WINES AVAILABLE BY THE GLASS

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1 WINES AVAILABLE BY THE GLASS 175ml ½ Litre Bottle Glass Carafe Whites Alandra Herdade Do Esporao Branco (Portugal) 12.5%abv Relatively dry with good fruit concentration from Alentejo. Principe de Viana Chardonnay (Spain) 13.5%abv From Navarra with a ripe honeyed nose, quite rich & just off-dry. Rioja Vega Blanco (Spain) 13%abv From the prestigious Rioja region, pale yellow, bone-dry & refreshing. Santa Digna Sauvinon Blanc (Chile) 13.00%abv An aromatic fruit driven, just off-dry with a crisp finish. Reds Alandra Herdade Do Esporao Tinto (Portugal) 13.5%abv Bright and youthful with ripe red fruits from Alentejo. Allozo Crianza (Spain) 13.5%abv From La Mancha, 100% Tempranillo, fruit filled medium bodied with a touch of new oak. Principe de Viana Garnacha (Spain) 13.5%abv Made in Navarra from Old Vines Garnacha. Full bodied, ripe berry fruit & lightly oaked. Senõrio de Los Llanos Reserva (Spain) 13%abv From the Valdepenas region. Extremely easy drinking, mellow and smooth. Rosé Rioja Vega Garnacha (Spain) 14%abv Delightful rosé. Intense raspberry pink, very well balanced, lively & refreshing. Alandra Herdade Do Esporao Rose (Portugal) 12.5%abv A wonderfully fresh rose with vibrant summer fruit flavours from Alentejo. Whites RECOMMENDED WINES BY THE BOTTLE Bottle A Alvent Sauvignon Blanc (Valencia, Spain) Traditional styled with grassy notes and up-front fruit. D Verdejo (Rueda, Spain) A lovely Verdejo. Crisp and dryish. E Royal Blanco (Rioja, Spain) A light, dry wine from Rioja. F Pazo Do Mar (Riveiro, Spain) A crisp, refreshing wine typical of Galicia. G Torres San Valentin (Penedes, Spain) Medium white wine. Enticing aromas of fresh fruits, slightly sweet on the palate. Reds I Vega Crianza (Rioja, Spain) A well balanced, medium bodied Rioja. K Pampas Del Sur Pinot Noir (Argentina) A light bodied fruit driven wine with a soft finish. L Pata Negra Gran Reserva (Valdepenas) A fuller bodied red, well balanced with a touch of spice. M Marius Reserva (Almansa, Spain) A wine of character, intense ruby in colour, generously full body. N Sol De Mayo Malbec (Argentina) Classic Argentinian wine, powerful and robust. Deep red in colour with rich flavoursome palate. P Quinta El Refugio (Toro, Spain) A meaty wine, soft on the palate, easy drinking style.

2 We hope you enjoy our new and extensive range of wines. We have a good selection of Spanish, Portuguese & French wines with the addition of some wines from the New World. If, however, you are uncertain as to which one to choose to accompany your meal, please do not hesitate to ask Alfredo, Café or Dave for advice. OUR SPECIAL SELECTION OF SPANISH RED WINES Vina Tondonia Reserva (Rioja) Campo Viejo Gran Reserva (Rioja) 1991/ Imperial Cune Gran Reserva (Rioja) Berberana Gran Reserva (Rioja) Rioja Alta904 Gran Reserva (Rioja) Rioja Alta890 Gran Reserva (Rioja) 1989/ Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva (Rioja) Paternina Gran Reserva (Rioja) 1994/ Marques De Riscal Gran Reserva (Rioja) 1994/ Castillode Y Gay Gran Reserva (Rioja) Conde De Los Andes Gran Reserva (Rioja) Real De Asua Reserva (Rioja) Pagos De Vinã Real (Rioja) 2001/ Torres Mas de la Plana Black Label (Penedes) Bordon Gran Reserva (Rioja) Berberanna Gran Reserva (Rioja) Vina Turzabella Gran Reserva (Rioja) Cosme Palacio Reserva Privada (Rioja) Baron de Chirel Reserva (Rioja) Senorio de Andion (Navarra)

3 RED - RIOJA - SPAIN 1 Marques de Riscal Reserva Rich, smooth and well balanced. A very fine Rioja. 2 Imperial Reserva A well rounded wine of character, with a rich bouquet and aftertaste. 3 Marques de Murrieta, Reserva A full-bodied wine of well deserved distinction with a smooth and satisfying finish. 5 Bordon Crianza Complex aromas yet soft and well rounded. 6 Vina Ardanza Reserva A Rioja of great character and finesse, full flavour with the typical oaky finish. 7 Vina Arana Reserva A very pleasing wine, full of fruit, with a hint of oak 8 Cune Reserva A delightful wine, elegant with a good finish. 9 Monte Real Reserva A classy Rioja wine, delicate and well balanced. 12 Santiago Reserva Subtly oaked with lasting rich flavours of ripe fruits. 13 Bordon Reserva Soft and fruity with delicious cherry/berry fruits. 14 Valle Mayor Reserva A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo grapes, light in body with a good finish. 15 Vega Reserva Fruity, jammy and plummy flavours, lots of body, softness and character. 16 Vina Real Crianza Rich and well balanced with a good finish. 17 Puerta Vieja Crianza Smooth with a lovely oaky finish. 18 Dunviro Reserva A delightful light bodied wine, smooth and fruity.

4 RED PENEDES RIBERO DEL DUERO -SPAIN 19 Torres Atrium Merlot An attractive dark cherry colour with generous and intense aroma. 20 Rene Barbier Tinto A full bodied and fruity wine. 22 Torres Gran Sangredetoro A rich full bodied wine of great character. 23 Torres Gran Coronas A smooth dry velvety wine with good fruit. A wine of great complexity. 24 Pesquera Gran Reserva An Elegant wine with abundant bouquet of Summer Fruits. Well rounded with a delicious lengthy finish. 25 Aster Reserva (Ribera Del Duero) An elegant, well rounded wine with an intense Morello colour. 26 Pesquera Crianza (Ribera Del Duero) Rich dark colour with soft dark fruit aromas. 27 Conde De Haza Crianza (Ribera Del Duero) A well balanced and smooth wine, with a long finish. RED - PORTUGESE 33 Portada (Estremadura) Easy drinking fruity red. 34 Duas Quintas (Douro) From central Portugal offering a strong fruity flavour with a subtle tannin tang. 35 Duas Quinta Reserva (Douro) Touriga Nacional 50%, Tinta Barca 10%, Touriga Franca40%. (15% abv) 37 Monte Velho (Alentejo) Full bodied yet soft red wine. 38 Esporao Reserva (Alentejo) Rich, ripe berry fruits, well structured with robust tannins. 43 Tuella (Douro) Quite soft, full bodied complex, tarry blackberry and black fruits and some richness. Excellent value.

5 RED - FRANCE 44 Chateau Jean Voisin Grand Cru Saint Emilion A Saint Emilion of class & elegance, aged partly in new oak barrels. Big, jammy blackberry flavours. 46 Chateau Mongravey Margaux Superbly structured, wonderful nose, silkily smooth, harmonious, complete. 53 Fleurie Albert Bichot The epitome of a quality Beaujolais, fruity, scented and racy. 54 Cote de Beaune Villages The Pinot Noir grape gives the wine elegance, softness and richness with good balancing acidity. 55 Cote de Nuits Villages A wine produced on the Cote D Or giving the wine such a regal quality, very drinkable. 56 Beaune 1er Cru Les Champimonts A medium bodied wine, smooth on the palate, interesting, well worth that little extra. 57 Gevrey Chambertin A. Bichot One of the most famous reds from Burgundy, rich and excellent. 58 Savigny Les Beaune Bichot A well balanced wine, delicate and fruity. 59 Nuits St Georges Albert Bichot An elegant Pinot Noir from Burgundy. 60 Cotes du Rhone Domaine de Verquiere The basic blended Rhone, dark, round, long finish, delightful on the palate. Single domain. 60A Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine de Remparts Dark, round and very rich on the palate. RED - ITALY 61 Verso Rosso Salento Oak aged with rich notes of dried berries and ripe red fruits. 61A Valpolicella Classico Ripasso G. Lonardi A light and fruity red wine from Northern Italy.

6 RED - FROM THE NEW WORLD 61B Miguel Torres Santa Digna Merlot (Chile) A soft, yet complex New World alternative. Ripe berry fruit. 62 Miguel Torres Santa Digna Carmenere (Chile) A deep and peppery wine with ripe fruit throughout & a full clean finish. 62A Cousino Macul Antigues (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve An exceptionally rich and well balanced example. One of Chile s best exports. 63 Malbec (Argentina) Deep colour, flavours of plum and blackberries. Firm and lengthy. 64 Sunny Cliff (Australia) Soft, spicy & aromatic with good depth, colour & generous fruit character. 64A Mitchell Growers Grenache (Australia) A full bodied & weighty red that deserves rich or spicy foods. 65 Lake Chalice Pinot Noir (New Zealand) Strawberry, raspberry & black cherry amalgam bound in spicy French oak. 65A C. J. Pask Cabernet Merlot Malbec (New Zealand) New World equivalent of fine Claret, generous berry fruit flavours. 66 Bon Courage Pinotage (South Africa) Deep ruby coloured with typical earthy aromas. Currant & berry notes abound. 66A Radford Dale Shiraz (South Africa) If anyone tells you this is like Northern Rhone Syrah they are dreaming. It is better! WHITE - RIOJA - SPAIN 67 Bordon A lively, dry white wine, well balanced with a clean finish. 68 Marques de Murrietta Capellania A dry wine of rich straw yellow colour with the distinctive tang of oak, an excellent Rioja. 69 Diamante A fruity medium sweet wine. 70 Monopole Cune Barrel Fermented Dry and light and well balanced Rioja. With a hint of oak and good finish. 71 Paternina Banda Dorada Rich & just 0ff-dry, with great length. 100% Viura.

7 WHITE - PENEDES - SPAIN 74 Torres Gran Vina Sol A dry wine with a delicate bouquet, fresh, fruity, with a rich finish. 75 Torres Vina Esmarelda A medium well balanced wine, with a fresh floral and fruity character. WHITE GALICIA & RUEDA SPAIN 77 Veigada Princesa (Albarino, Galicia) An elegant wine, well rounded with rich deep flowery flavours. 78 Pazo De Barrantes (Albarino, Galicia) A wine of great character from the famous Albarino grape, dry with a rich, flowery nose. 79 Lagar de Cervera (Albarino, Galicia) A well known Albarino with a lovely finish. 81 Finca La Colina (Verdejo, Ruada) A flavoursome, creamy wine with lots of intense green fruit. WHITE PORTUGESE 84 Esporao Reserva (Alentejo) A distinctive, well structured wine with soft hints of fruit and spice. 86 Monte Velho (Alentejo) Fresh, spicy & aromatic. Fruity & zesty with a clean finish. WHITE - BORDEAUX & BURGUNDY - FRANCE 92 Pouilly Fuisse A. Bichot Pale golden yellow colour, clean, fresh buttery Chardonnay fruit on the nose. 93 Macon Blanc Villages A fine fresh dry white with an elegant lemony nose, sharp fruit flavours and fruity finish. 94 Chablis Les Manants Brocard Although quite a young wine, this dry steely white wine from Chablis shows freshness & finesse. 95 Meursault Charmes Premier Cru From the Cote de Beaune, rich smooth and savoury. An excellent wine, dry yet mellow. 96 Chablis Premier Cru Vaucopins A classy Chablis, pale yellow in colour with classic steely flavours. 97 Puligny Montrachet A smoky elegant Chardonnay grape aroma, full, crisp, refreshing on the palate.

8 WHITE LOIRE & ALSACE FRANCE 100 Pouilly Fumé Blanc Jean Pabiot et Fils A smoky fragrant, fruity, often sharp, pale white wine from the upper Loire. 101 Sancerre Domaine Daulny Traditional Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc with good concentration of fruit, acidity & flavour. 102 Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Stylish, clean, well balanced, the wine has a soft lemony fruit, it is dry with a light aroma. 103 Gewürztraminer Pfaffenheim The famous spicy wine, soft and fruity. A curious mixture of German and French styles. WHITE RHINE & MOSEL - GERMANY 104 Riesling Schmitt Sohne Kabinett (Germany) 8.5%abv A very popular wine, pale with a fresh hint of fruity sweetness. 105 Niersteiner Gutes Domtal Q.B.A A popular wine, the basic Niersteiner - fine bouquet, not too dry. 106 Oppenheimer Krotenbrunnen Spatlese A delicious medium sweet wine with light spice & plenty of character. 107 Piesporter Michelsberg Q.B.A A very popular wine, pale with a fresh sharp hint of fruity sweetness. WHITE - ITALY 108 Lunate Fiano IGT Grown in the nutrient rich soils of Sicily offering a superb fuller bodied style. Aromatic, crisp & fresh. Delicious. 109 Pinot Grigio Ca Solare A wine produced from 100% Pinot Grigio. Light, crisp & fruity. WHITE ENGLISH ESTATE BOTTLED 110 Sharpham Estate Dart Valley Reserve An award winning light, off-dry white wine. Very refreshing.

9 WHITE FROM THE NEW WORLD 111 Santa Digna Gewurztraminer (Chile) An aromatic wine with a dry, crisp edge & distinctive fruity bouquet. 112 Cousino Macul Reserve Chardonnay (Chile) A full rounded dry wine with an abundance of soft oak. 114 Simon Hackett Brightview Chardonnay (Australia) Complex Chardonnay varietal flavours with added complexity of subtle oakiness. 115 Mitchell Growers Watervale Riesling (Australia) Bright & aromatic with limey fruit. Crisp & very full. 116 Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Rich & concentrated passion fruit & grapefruit flavours with a lasting flavoursome finish. 117 C. J. Pask Un-oaked Chardonnay (New Zealand) Fresh & fruit driven enhanced with creamy oak & fine texture. 118 Land Of Hope Chenin Blanc (South Africa) Superb wine! This Chenin Blanc has immense personality & flavour. 119 Black Rock (South Africa) Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier The perfect blend, offering a striking nose with fragrant qualities. Notes of white petals & apricot. ROSÉ WINES 119A Angels Flight White Zinfandel Blush (USA) Popular medium style of blush bursting with succulent strawberries & cream flavour. 120 Homenaje Rosado (Navarra, Spain) Lovely rose wine full of fruit, well balanced. 121 Mateus Rosé (Portugal) The famous pink wine from Portugal with a hint of sparkle. 123 Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Miguel Torres (Chile) Delicate summer fruits, a fragrant, floral wine, full and fresh on the palate with an attractive crisp finish. 123A Vignerons Ravel Tibouron Cotes De Provence (France) % Tibouron showing flavours of orange, apricot & nutmeg Dry & crisp.

10 CHAMPAGNE 124 Moet et Chandon Premier Cuvee N.V The famous Champagne, a dry wine with great finesse. 125 Gosset Grand Reserve Brut N.V The Oldest Champagne house makes a wine of elegance & class. 126 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Demi Sec N.V Creamy nose, perfect finish, a champagne of class and distinction. Although off-dry, very rich in flavour and body. 127 Moet et Chandon Dry Imperial A quality sister to the Premier Cuvee. 128 Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon Perhaps the most famous vintage Champagne name, of outstanding finesse and character. 129 Jean Pierre Marniquet Reserve Brut N.V A very elegant wine made by an individual grower using top quality Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. 130 Pol Roger White Foil N.V Immensely stylish, complex, elegant, vivacious and exciting. Lovely long finish. Very fine, elegant and refreshing with a creaminess. Churchill s favourite! 131 Jean Pierre Marniquet Reserve Brut Rosé N.V A dry & crisp refreshing Champagne. Sparkling elegant red fruit flavour. 133 Gosset Grand Millesime Vintage A vintage offering from the Oldest Champagne house in France. One to share with someone special perhaps. CAVA - SPANISH SPARKLING WINE Cava is a blend of the finest, traditional Spanish Grapes. The cool climate produces wines of great finesse and flavour. 136 Cordon Negro (Brut) A dry wine of quality, full and fruity. 137 Freixenet Rosado (Brut Rosé) Refreshing, yet dry with ripe summer fruits & citrus notes. 138 Freixenet (Demi-Seco) Medium Sweet with a full flavour and long finish. 142 Alsina Y Sarda Gran Reserva (Brut) Elegant, dry and mellow with considerable flavour. 144 Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Potent and elegant Cava with a long finish. OTHER SPARKLING. 145 Martini Asti Spumante (Italy) The world famous medium sweet sparkling wine.