WINE BY THE BOTTLE
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINES
Pommery POP, France, NV (Split 200ml)
This is an elegant and light Champagne, fruity and rounded. A soft refreshing flavour with a clean finish
Delamotte Brut, France, NV
A fine wine that is powerful but not aggressive, roundness on the palate and a clean and fruity finish
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, France, NV
A perfect example of harmony between delicacy and power
Taittinger, Prestige Rose, Brut, France, NV
A rose champagne which is bright, fresh and intense, with notes of raspberries, strawberries and black cherries
Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon, France, 1998
Has aromas and flavors of lemon oil, orange rind, and brioche in a medium-bodied, zesty, rich, moderately intense style
Iron Horse, Wedding Cuvee, Sonoma County, USA, 2002
Has a pale peach hue, with a rich and creamy flavor, like pure strawberries and cream.
CHARDONNAY AMERICA
Estancia, Pinnacles, Monterey, 2004
Bright, juicy and lively, with lovely ripe tropical fruit flavors and well balanced oak
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2004
Hints of wet grass and honey, flowers, kiwi and lemon zest. The finish is crisp and to the point with exceptional length
Conundrum, White Blend, California, 2004
Blend of 5 different white wine grapes; Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat and Semillion
Cakebread, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2005
Displays fresh, forward, ripe Granny Smith apple, pear and melon fruit
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA, 2002
With flavors of peach, honey and butter this dry white wine is rich and complex.
Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, 2004
A classic Chateau Montelena Chardonnay of strong yet fresh fruit flavors, elegant and refreshing, stylish with bold balance
Far Niente, Napa Valley, 2005
A well balanced full bodied wine with aromas of melon, hazelnut, orange, spice and cinnamon
Patz&Hall, Dutton Ranch Vineyards, California, USA, 2004
An elegant, rich wine with aromas of fig, honey and flowers with a smoky oak after taste
CHARDONNAY FRANCE
Faiveley, Chablis, Burgundy, France 2004
A firm wine tasting like green plum and apple. It has richness and weight, yet remains balanced and succulent
Faiveley, Pouilly-Fuisse, France, 2004
A classic Chardonnay, fresh and light with notes of apple and pear, no barrel aging
Faiveley, Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy, France 2002
Has a fresh minerality, notes of citrus, very smooth notes of barrel aging, green apple and yellow fruits.
CHARDONNAY AROUND THE WORLD
Maurel Vedeau, Terre d'Amandiers, South France, 2003
A fresh, but fullbodied style of a Chardonnay. The barrel aromas are well integrated and it surprises with a lovely fresh finish
Montes Alpha, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2005
A rich buttery Chardonnay from one of the best producers in Chile with aromas of toffee apple with lovely essences of toasty oak
Gaja, Gaia & Rey, Chardonnay, Piedmont, Italy, 2001/2004
A wine with an exotic touch and luciously ripe flavors of guava, tangerine, honey, marzipan and oak spice
FALANGHINA
Falanghina, Feudi San Gregorio, Sannio, Campania, Italy, 2005
Ripe aromas of apricot, white flowers and almond paste. Creamy mix of orange peel, lemon curd and minerals. Lingering finish shows off a fruity sweetness
GEWURZTRAMINER
Hugel, Gewurztraminer, Alsace, France, 2004
This is a fine, elegant wine whose fruit and aromas are perfectly balanced
PINOT GRIS/PINOT GRIGIO
Hugel, Pinot Gris Tradition, Alsace, France, 2002
This wine is of quality and class. Its principal attraction is that it is a dry wine, thanks to a distinguished, ripe acidity that is in perfect harmony with an intensely rich, deep, opulently robust structure
Marco Felluga, Russiz Superiore, Collio, Italy, 2004
Lovely aromas of pineapples, banana and honey with fresh acidity and a medium finish
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Geyser Peak, California, 2005
A fresh wine with crisp acidity and a whole range of different fruit flavors
Chateau St. Jean, La Petite Etoile Vineyard, California, 2004
An interesting wine showing the oak of the fumé style, but still packing plenty of fresh fruit flavors of apples and lemon
Concha Y Toro, Terrunyo, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2005
Very distinctive Sauvignon, with lemon grass, sweet pepper, and lime flavors. Dry, full bodied and crisp with a persistent finish
La Poussie, Sancerre, Loire, France, 2004
It has an initial freshness followed by a pleasant, fruity fullness with flavors of peach and apricot
SAUVIGNON BLANC / SEMILLON
Cape Mentelle, Margaret River, Australia, 2003
This classy wine is firm and well balanced with a fresh citrus acidity
Murrietta's Well, White Meritage, Livermore Valley, USA, 2004
A rich white wine blend with flavors of pears and cloves are handsomely framed by vanilla and oak nuances from barrel fermentation
TORRONTES
Susanne Balbo, Crios Torrontes, Valle de Lafayate, Argentina, 2005
Has fresh and generous floral aromas with flavors of white peach, pear and juicy minerals
VERDEJO
Marquès de Riscal, Rueda, Spain, 2003
The wine is fresh and fragrant with an attractive floral bouquet. The taste is dry, with crisp mouth-filling flavours and a long, clean finish
VIOGNIER
Alban Vineyards, Central Coast, California, 2005
It has flavors of apricot and tropical fruit, with hints of honey and spice and is rich and creamy on the palate
CABERNET SAUVIGNON AMERICA
Simi, Alexander Valley, California, 2003
Elegant with lush berry flavors accented by full, ripe tannins that lead to a long rich and velvety finish
Napanook, Dominus Estate, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2001
Has hints of blueberries, hot chocolate and cinnamon. It is robust yet charming; loaded with pipe tobacco and pomegranate notes. The flavor is balanced and supple, with a long and fruity finish.
Jordan, Alexander Valley, California, 2002
Has well integrated flavors of ripe blackberry, cherry and cassis and is very rich in texture
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA, 2001
The wine is full with soft tannins generously filling out the middle palate while adding sweetness and length to the finish
Far Niente, Napa Valley, California, 2002
Has very concentrated aromas of black cherry, plum, black currant, spice and oak with a rich texture and long finish
Opus One, Napa Valley, California, 2002
Showing nuances of dried strawberry, vanilla and mocha in the nose, the wine offers lavish flavours of cassis, black cherry, plum and espresso. Silky tannins and a seamless balance enhance a long, unwavering finish accented by bittersweet chocolate and a hint of smoke
CABERNET SAUVIGNON FRANCE
Chateau des Mille Anges, Premieres Cotes du Bordeaux, France, 2000
The nose is complex and of great class. Very fruity and delicately smoky
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 1996
The 1996 is a concentrated, powerful and deep red wine with a well balanced body and delicate aromas
AROUND THE WORLD
Los Vascos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchaugua, Chile, 2003
Has tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon and spice aromas and its gentle, fruity tannins grant it nice persistence and aftertaste
Concha Y Toro, Don Melchor, Cabernet Sauvignon,Maipo Valley Chile, 2001
Elegant, full-bodied with mature tannins which make the wine complex and pleasant
Cape Mentelle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia, 2000
The style and character of Cape Mentelle cabernet is distinctive and distinctively different, showing subtle, complex European flavours
Ca' Marcanda Promis, Toscany, Italy, 2003
Of the star winemaker Angelo Gaja, well balanced and never overpowered, with sherry, plum and spicy notes
GRENACHE
Maurel Vedeau, Terre d'Oliviers, South France, 2003
A wonderful wine of organic cultivation, strawberry, earthy and spicy aromas give this wine a nice harmony
La Bernardine, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France, 2004
A complex, full bodied wine with flavors of sweet cherry, pepper and rhubarb
MALBEC
Felipe Rutini, Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina, 2003
Has flavors of blackberries, cocoa and spice. Hints of chocolate linger on the finish with firm yet silky tannins
MERLOT
Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California, 2004
Pleasantly balanced, with aromas of ripe currant, plum and black cherry fruit, revealing depth and concentration, with a long, rich, earthy aftertaste
Shafer, Napa Valley, California, 2003
Well balanced with medium-intense aromas and flavors of very ripe plum and chocolate
Chateau La Dominique, St.-Emilion, Bordeaux, France, 1998
Solid, with complex aromas of blackberry, violet and berry. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a black olive and cherry aftertaste
PINOT NOIR AMERICA
Byron, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2003
Has undertones of cherry and plum with depth and velvetiness from maturing in oak
Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2003
A delightful wine laced with aromatics of intense fruit, cherry and red berries
Belle Glos, Clark and Telephone, Santa Barbara County, California, 2004
Has aromas of vine-ripened strawberries and green apples, with background notes of sweet oak
PINOT NOIR FRANCE
Joseph Drouhin, Vosne Romanee, Burgundy, France, 2002
An elegant, harmonious, rich, and long-lasting wine with a depth of flavor of small red fruits
Faiveley, Corton, Grand Cru, Clos des Cortons, Faiveley, 2002
Great nose, lot's of red fruit and secondary typical pinot aromas. Good balance, fresh and soft with a very nice finish.
SANGIOVESE
Masi, Valpollicella, Veneto, Italy, 2003
Round and smooth, this medium bodied wine offers blackberries and a touch of licorice
Brolio, Chianti Classico, Barone Ricasoli, Tuscany, Italy, 2003
This wine has hints of violets and ripe blackberries with a pleasant harmony, balanced tannins and good length
Brunello di Montalcino, Col d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy, 2000
Has a ruby garnet color with fresh berry aroma with hints of sweet spice
SHIRAZ
Green Point, Victoria, Australia, 2003
A complex wine with intense aromas of white pepper, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon which support fragrant ripe blackberry and cherry notes
Wolf Blass, Presidents Private Selection, South Australia, 2004
This wine displays raspberry and plum characters supported by varietal pepper and spice aromas
TINTO FINO
Vega Sicilia, Alion, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 1999
Has silky tannins, tastes of dry cassis fruit, with a youthful balance of fruit and acidity
ZINFANDEL
Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, California, 2004
It has aromas of cardamom and clove, mixing with the classic Zinfandel qualities of wild berries and fruit
Seghesio, Sonoma County, California, 2004
Tangy and edgy, it reveals loads of peppery, spicy, briery, black cherry, and raspberry fruit with hints of pepper and earth
DESSERT WINES
Banfi, Brachetto d'Acqui, Rosa Regale, Piedmont, 2005 (Sparkling Wine)
A unique red sparkling wine. Sweet and appealing, it may be enjoyed as a delicious aperitif, between-meal or after-dinner sparkler
Inniskillin, Vidal, Ice Wine, Niagara Peninsula, Canada, 2004 375ml
A rich dessert wine which has flavors of apricot, mango and honeyed fig.
Avignonesi, Vin Santo, Toscana, Italy, 1994 375ml
An intense and complex sweet dessert wine with flavors of dried fruits, vanilla and spices