Phoenicia Hotel Wine Collection The Phoenicia Hotel was built in 1939 by Lord and Lady Strickland and designed by Architect A.M.B Binnie. The aim of the project was to build Malta s premier luxury hotel just outside Valletta s Porta Reale. Since the Second World War broke out, the hotel was not officially opened but was taken over by the services and used by the RAF personnel during their days off. The left wing of the hotel by the Pegasus Brassiere was hit by bombs and was rebuilt soon after the war. The Phoenicia was officially opened in 1947 by Lady Margaret Strickland, His Grace Michael Gonzi Archbishop of Malta, Lord Francis Campell, then Sir Francis, Governor of Malta to provide cosmopolitan clientele with a standard of comfort and service equalling that of the highest grade hotels in any European capital. Malta s only traditional Grand Hotel is imposingly situated at the gateway of Valletta, the Historic city of the knights, home of chivalry and at one time pageantry of unrivalled magnificence. We have spent many hours carefully compiling something we think will appeal to all tastes, if your personal favourite is missing or you have something you would like us to taste, please do let us know. We feel that a wine list is a work in progress so we are constantly reviewing it. If you need any help making a selection just ask one of the team who will be delighted to help. Now to the fun part pick and enjoy! Page Two Page Three Page Four Page Five Page Six Page Seven Page Eight Page Nine Page Ten Page Eleven Our Wines Our Sommelier Recommends Wine by the Glass Champagne and Sparkling Wine White Wines (Malta, Italy, Spain) White Wines (France, Argentina, California, New Zealand, Chile, Australia, South Africa) Red Wines (Malta, Italy, New Zealand) Red Wines (France, Spain, Australia) Red Wines (New Zealand, Argentina, California, Chile, South Africa) Rose, Dessert Wine, Half bottle Selection Water Selection 1
Our Sommelier Recommends. White Wine 9 Polena Catarratto & Viognier IGT 2008 25.00 Donnafugata Sicily, Italy 21 Chardonnay Max Reserva 2005 35.00 Errazuriz Casablanca, Chile 212 Chassagne Montrachet 2005 80.00 Faiveley Burgundy, France 223 Lugana di San Benedetto DOC 2007 28.00 Zenato Veneto, Italy 243 Isola Del Sole Bianco IGT 2008 22.50 Cantina Argiolas - Sardinia, Italy Red Wine 242 Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 17.50 Georges Duboeuf, France 55 Nexus Merlot IGT 2006 37.50 Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta 202 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 37.50 Barton & Guestier Rhone Valley, France 241 Chianti DOCG 2006 25.00 Cecchi Siena, Italy 224 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2006 28.00 Carpineto - Abruzzo 2
Wine by the Glass White Wine 215 Gran Vina Sol Chardonnay 2007 6.00 Torres Penedas, Spain 227 Fenici Vermentino & Viognier IGT 2008 6.00 Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta 228 Polena Catarratto & Viognier IGT 2008 6.50 Donnafugata Sicily, Italy 229 Muscadet 2008 6.50 Barton & Guestier - Loire Valley, France Moscato Vigna Senza Nome 2008 7.00 Braida Red Wine 230 Fenici Syrah & Merlot IGT 2006 6.00 Meridiana Wine Estate, Malta 233 Morgon Beaujolais Village 2005 6.00 Georges Duboeuf Burgundy, France 232 Twin Oaks Zinfandel 2004 6.25 Robert Mondavi California, USA 231 Sherazade Nero D Avola & Syrah IGT 2008 7.50 Donnafagata Sicily, Italy Rose 234 Medina Grenache DOK 2008 4.75 Delicata - Malta Rose d Anjou 2008 5.50 Barton & Guestier 3
Champagne and Sparkling Wine We are very pleased to offer Champagne Moёt et Chandon as our house Champagne. You might enjoy it by the glass or with a dash of crème de cassis or peach. Glass 100 Moёt et Chandon, Epernay N.V. 85.00 13.50 Founded in 1743 & Napoleon s personal Favourite, it has a light dry yeasty style 101 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reims N.V. 85.00 One of the most famous houses, it has a delicate sparkle on the tongue 104 Lanson Black Label, Reims N.V. 60.00 The wonderful colour draws its characteristics from the Pinot Noir Grape 103 Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Top N.V. 75.00 One of Champagnes best kept secrets Gently spicy, aromatic and rich Bollinger Cuvee, AY N.V. 70.00 The Special Cuvee is the purest expression of the Bollinger style rich & full-bodied Vintage Champagne 106 Dom Perignon, Moёt et Chandon, Epernay 1999 195.00 This vintage produced Champagne rich on the nose with a complex palate Pink Champagne 107 Moët et Chandon Rosé, Epernay N.V. 95.00 15.00 A delightfully Zesty Champagne with great suppleness 108 Heidsieck Rosé N.V. 80.00 With a delicate sparkle, plenty of finesse and subtle pinot noir flavours Sparkling Wines 109 Astoria Lounge Prosecco N.V. 25.00 Italy 110 Cassar de Malte Methode Traditionelle N.V. 45.00 Malta 4
White Wines MALTA 2 Palatino Vermentino DOK 2008 15.00 Camilleri Winery 4 Medina Chardonnay & Girgentina DOK 2008 15.00 3 Isis Chardonnay (Unoaked) IGT 2008 29.00 Meridiana Wine Estate 5 Gran Cavalier Sauvignon Blanc DOK 2008 29.00 6 Antonin Blanc Chardonnay (Oaked) DOK 2008 37.50 Marsovin Winery ITALY ITALJA 7 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2008 17.50 Fazi Battaglia Marches 214 Anthilia Ansonica & Catarratto IGT 2008 23.00 Donnafugata Sicily 10 Gavi del Comune de Gavi 200 26.00 Beni Di Bastasiolo Piedmont Moscato Vigna Senza Nome 2008 30.00 Braida 8 Pinot Grigio DOC 2008 30.00 St Margerita Tentina Alto Adige 11 Greco di Tufo DOCG 2007 35.00 Mastroberardino Campania SPAIN SPANJA 12 Sauvignon Blanc 2008 22.50 Marques de Riscal Rueda 13 Gran Vina Sol Chardonnay 2007 25.00 Torres Penedas 5
FRANCE FRANZA 14 Muscadet 2008 25.00 Barton & Guestier Loire 15 Gewurztraminer 2006 32.50 Hugel Alsace 16 Chablis 2007 37.00 J.Moreau et Fils Burgundy 17 Sancerre 2007 45.00 Pascal Jolivet Loire ARGENTINA 18 Torrontes 2007 25.00 Bodegas Norton Mendoza CALIFORNIA, USA CALIFORNJA, AMERIKA 19 Twin Oakes Chardonnay 2006 25.00 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley NEW ZEALAND 216 Sauvignon Blanc 2008 65.00 Cloudy Bay Marlborough CHILE CILI 251 Sauvignon Blanc 2008 23.00 Vina Carmen 21 Chardonnay Max Reserva 2005 35.00 Errazuriz Casablanca AUSTRALIA AWSTRALJA 22 Eagle Hawk Chardonnay 2007 19.50 Wolf Blass Semillon Sauvignon 45.00 Cape Mentille SOUTH AFRICA - L AFRIKA T ISFEL 23 Chenin Blanc 2008 27.50 Klippenkop Paarl 6
Red Wines MALTA Palatino Tempranillo DOK 2008 15.00 Camilleri Winery 52 Medina Syrah, Grenache & Carignan DOK 2008 15.00 53 Gran Vin de Hauteville Shiraz & Cabernet DOK 2008 25.00 54 Cheval Franc Cabernet Franc DOK 2008 38.00 Marsovin Private Estate Selection 218 Antonin Noir Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc DOK 2007 40.00 Marsovin Private Estate Selection ITALY ITALJA 56 Valpolicella Classico DOC 2008 17.50 Bolla Veneto 219 Sedara Nero D Avola IGT 2007 25.00 Donnafugata- Sicily 243 Rubesco Riserva DOCG 2003 27.50 Lungarotti Umbria 57 Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2005 35.00 Ruffino Tuscany 58 Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG 2006 35.00 Antinori Tuscany 59 Munus Bardolino Superiore DOC 2004 35.00 Guerrieri Rizzardi Veneto 60 Cygnus Nero D Avola & Cabernet Sauvignon IGT 2004 38.00 Tasca D Almerita Sicily 20 il Poggiano Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2003 75.00 Antinori Tuscany 213 Guado al Tasso DOC 2000 95.00 Antinori Tuscany 7
FRANCE FRANZA 61 Morgon Beaujolais Village 2005 24.00 Georges Duboeuf Burgundy 62 Les Roches Cachees Chinon 2005 29.00 Sauvion Loire 63 Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2006 41.00 M. Chapoutier Rhone 250 Chateau La Serre Grand Cru Classe 2004 55.00 St Emilion Bordeaux 225 Nuits St George 2004 60.00 Patiarche Burgundy 20 Chateau Rauzan Segla (2 nd Growth) 2001 105.00 Margaux Bordeaux SPAIN SPANJA 64 Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 27.00 Torres Penedes 66 Rioja Tinto Reserva 2004 37.50 Marques de Riscal Rioja AUSTRALIA AWSTRALJA 221 Cabernet Sauvignon Phoenix 2003 30.00 Penley Estate South Australia 220 Cabernet Merlot 47.00 Cape Mentille ARGENTINA 67 Malbec 2007 24.00 Bodega Norton - Mendoza 8
CALIFORNIA, USA CALIFORNJA, AMERIKA 68 Zinfandel Vintners Reserve 32.50 Kendell Jackson 211 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 75.00 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley CHILE CILI Carmen Carménère 2007 24.00 Vina Carmen S.A 69 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 39.00 Errazuriz, Aconagua Valley SOUTH AFRICA - L AFRIKA T ISFEL 72 Pinotage 2007 25.00 Klippenkop Paarl NEW ZEALAND 70 Pinot Noir Cellar Select 2005 38.00 Villa Maria Marlborough ROSE WINES 81 Medina Grenache DOK 2008 15.00 Rose d Anjou 2008 20.00 Barton & Guestier DESSERT WINES 84 Dolce Vita Sauvignon Blanc & Viognier DOK 2006 26.00 Camilleri Winery Malta 209 Chateau Riussec 1et Cru Classe 1985 80.00 Sauternes Bordeaux, France 9
HALF BOTTLE SELECTION Champagne 150 Brut Imperial N.V. 47.50 Moet et Chandon White Wines 152 Medina Chardonnay & Girgentina DOK 2008 9.50, Malta 153 Gavi del Comune de Gavi 2008 15.00 Beni Di Bastasiolo Piedmont 222 Chablis 2005 18.50 J. Moreau et Fils Burgundy, France Red Wines Medina Syrah, Grenache & Carignan DOK 2008 9.50 155 Valpolicella Classico DOC 2007 18.50 Bolla Veneto, Italy 156 Nuits St Georges 2003 25.00 Faiveley Burgundy, France Rose Wine Rose d Anjou 2008 12.50 Barton & Guestier 10
SPARKLING WATER S. Pellegrino 750ml 4.00 Provincia di Bergamo, Italy, Est. 1899 A Masterpiece of delight & elegance. Perfectly clear and transparent with medium sized bubbles chasing one another in the glass. It has a discreet and pleasant fragrance. In the mouth it has a slightly acidic and refreshing taste making it the ideal water partner for rich, well structured food and wine Tipperary 750ml 4.75 Borrisoleigh Tipperary, Ireland EST 1986 4.75 Decante 750ml Conway Wales United Kingdom Perrier 750ml 4.50 Vergese France EST 1863 Hildon 750ml 4.50 Hampshire, England, United Kingdom EST 1982 Still Water Panna 750ml 4.00 Tuscany, Italy, Est. 1927 Brilliant and crystal-clear, it leaves a sensation of lightness and softness. In the mouth it is completely balanced, refreshing, tonic with a persisting softness and a total lack of bitter sensations. A must with fresh delicate flavoured food and most light bodied wines Tipperary 750ml 4.75 Borrisoleigh, Tipperary, Ireland EST 1986 Decante 750ml 4.50 Conway Wales, United Kingdom Hildon 750ml 4.50 Hampshire, England, United Kingdom EST 1982 11