The venerable grape
Through hours of careful guzzling and swigging we have worked our way through vats of wine to find the best to delight our customers. For some reason we find it a little tricky to remember everything we’ve tried in the name of customer service, but here is the list of what we really did like and hope you will too. These are all good quality, reasonably priced wines from producers you won’t see on standard supermarket shelves. Enjoy!
Reds
- Bellefontaine Shiraz – France
A southern Shiraz especially chosen for its spicy fruit & depth of body. A delicious full-flavoured wine
- G.S.M.(Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvédre) – France
Intensely fruity, a whiff of caramel and coffee with a twist of spice, blackberry & chocolate
- Andes Peak Carmenére Reserve – Chile
‘Sweet’, dark fruit from the Chilean speciality grape
- Andes Peak Cabernet Sauvignon – Chile
Deeply coloured with strong cassis flavour akin to fine claret
- Vina Artisa, Rioja – Spain
Lots of plummy fruit flavours with a traditional touch of oak from a large family owned estate
- Domaine de Bahourat, Merlot – France
Rich & concentrate flavours with intense power, weight and richness
Whites
- Chardonnay Bellefontaine V.d.P de l’Oc – France
House wine, not oak aged with hints of melon
- Pinot Grigio Sanviglio – Italy
Flavoured with a touch of lemon zest
- Domain du pre Baron Touraine Sauvignon – France
Minty aroma & gooseberry style fruit
- Sancerre Domaine Andre-Dzat – France
Subtle floral aroma & flavour
- Pouilly Fume Domaine de Maltaverne – France
A strong but subtle delicious Sauvignon taste
Rosé
- Pinot Grigio Sanviglio blush – Italy
A delicate peachy thirst quenching drink
Fizz
- Lunetta Prosecco – Italy
Lively, fruity and delicious
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