2012 Wine List

White

  • Creyssels, Picpoul de Pinet, 2010
    Green-tinged. Light scent of white flowers. Bright fruit -kiwi and lime - but as usual with a mildly herbal note. Weighty and fresh - the traditional southern French accompaniment to seafood
  • La Battistina, Gavi DOCG, 2010
    Though Piemonte is a region renowned for its reds, the local white, made from Cortese grapes, is a firm favourite. Very pale, but with a piercing perfume. Ripe pear and pineapple flavours are supplemented by the merest hint of liquorice in this delightfully balanced wine.
  • Mirror Lake, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2010
    Bright and clear with a tinge of green. Ripe scents of guava and gooseberry. Attractively green fruited and lively, with gooseberry, lime and quince notes. Crisp finish.
  • Anakena, Single Vineyard Viognier, Requínoa, 2010
    Aromas of peach, pineapple, honey and fresh grapes. Lightly oaked, mid weight, showing the attractive oiliness of the grape, this displays plentiful ripe peach and apricot flavours. Appealingly fresh too.
  • Domaine de l'Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2010
    Our most popular white wine! Mid lemon. Fresh, lightly nettley scent. Lots of flavour - citrus and ripe grapefruit - and good weight. So fruity that it's delicious on its own.
  • Cederberg, Chenin Blanc, 2011
    From the highest altitude vineyards in the Cape, a mountain fresh example. Light scent of pears and ripe melon. Mouthwatering entry of crisp pineapple and grapefruit. Deliciously ripe but zippy. Dry, stony finish.
  • Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, 2010
    Pale lemon colour. Whistle clean citrus aromas. Intense ripe fruit elegantly melds with characteristic minerality. Powerful and stylish.
  • Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Pernets, 2010
    This really displays the appellation's illusive suggestion of gunflint. Delicately balanced between fresh citrus and deeper more mineral elements, with prominent acidity. Long and fine.
  • Jean-Luc Meyer, Gewürztraminer, Grand Cru, Eichberg, 2009
    Mid gold. Exotic tropical fruit married with the smokey, caramel flavours so typical of the terroir of the south-facing Eichberg vineyard. Powerful and concentrated.
  • Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru, Mont de Milieu, 2009
    From 30 year old vines, this is classically steely. Green apple and vanilla aromas. Such vivacity on the palate, appley, with creamy notes. Builds very well, before a long, lemony finish.
  • Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly Fuissé, Pentacrine, 2009
    Named after the 5-sided marine fossils found locally, this wine is raised in larger 400-600 litre barrels, which help produce a floral, early drinking style. White flowers and stone fruits followed by subtle creamy oatmeal.
  • René Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Charrières, 2009
    From a parcel of low-yielding old vines in Les Charrières. Around 25% new oak is used. The result is a full-flavoured but elegant wine displaying ripe stone fruit cut with a balancing mineral note.
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