Restaurant

Club Wine List

Wine selection is a very personal choice.

To provide choice we work with a local specialist wine merchant, Wineman Ltd (Wine-man.com), who specialise in the supply of quality wine which reflects the enthusiasm and energy of the winemakers who have made them. We select good restaurant wines which are delicious in themselves, and compliment the food on the plate.

Wine List - April 2008

Captain’s Selection

Quinta do Portal Branco 2006 Duoro (3) £15.25
Great winemaking from Portugal. A medium-dry, floral, rich and textured white – wonderful on its own and great with buffet food, fish, chicken or pork

Chardonnay 2006 Cantina Tramin (2) £15.25
A gorgeous, clean and fresh example of ripe, melony Chardonnay, unadulterated by oak. Made to the highest standards in the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy.

Montepulciano Rosato Cerasuolo 2006 Valle Reale (2) £14.95
Brilliant Italian Rosé from the Abruzzo region. Practically a light red, this is chock full of ripe berry fruits and wonderful, fresh acidity. A great all-round match with food.

Tempranillo / Merlot 2005 Dance del Mar (C) £10.75
From Cariñena in Northern Spain - Rioja’s Tempranillo grape is judiciously blended with some soft Merlot producing a red which is smooth and rich, yet very well-balanced. Great value.

Montepulciano Vigne Nuove 2006 Valle Reale (D) £14.95
Fantastic, modern Italian red, with loads of deep, spicy, berry fruit and the delicious tannins.

The Club Claret

Château Puy Landry 2006 Castillon (B) £13.25
Our hugely popular “Club Claret” is made in a very modern style, showing loads of up-front, blackcurrant fruit and the classic, fine tannins of claret - yet without a huge price tag!

Sparkling Wine & Champagne

Angus Brut NV (2) £14.95
One of Australia’s most consistent fizzes. Soft, ripe, creamy – perfect for that celebration without breaking the bank!

Champagne Boutillez-Guer Brut NV (1) £28.50
A high quality single grower produces this classic, 1 er Cru blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with lovely bouquet of citrus fruits and crisp acidity. Celebrate with some style.

White Wines

Guilhem Blanc 2006 Moulin de Gassac (2) £10.95
Made to exacting standards by a top producer in the Languedoc, this dry white has great length and texture and is perfect all round match for food.

Oxford Landing Chardonnay 2006 (3) £12.50
One of Australia’s most successful brands, this shows the tropical fruit flavours and great ripeness that we now know so well.

Chenin Blanc / Colombard 2006 Diamond Bay (5) £10.50
For those people who like a hint of sweetness, this delicious off-dry white from South Africa hits the mark. Full of very soft, ripe fruit and a lovely balancing acidity.

Sangoma Chenin Blanc 2007 (3) £12.75
Beautifully fresh, aromatic and crisp and chock full of apple and pear fruit. A great value example of what South African wines should taste like!

Pinot Grigio 2007 Alpha Zeta (2) £13.50
Pinot Grigio can be rather thin and insipid – this one is fortunately far from that, with loads of scented and spicy fruit. Made by New Zealander!

Y Viognier 2006 Yalumba (3) £13.95
A deliciously textured and perfumed white made to exacting standards by the talented Yalumba team in South Australia. Beautifully rich, with balanced acidity, and lovely apricot and peach fruit.

Chablis 2006 Domaine des Malandes (1) £17.50
A pure, fresh typical Chablis from first class producer, showing excellent acidity, great length and the classic, mineral qualities of the soil.

Sancerre 2006 Jean Reverdy (2) £18.95
The true home of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, this shows tremendous style, grassy, flinty, gooseberry fruit and great complexity.
Highly recommended.

White Wine Sweetness Guide 1 to 9: 1 is very dry, 9 is very sweet

Red Wines

Guilhem Rouge 2006 Moulin de Gassac (B) £10.95
Made from gnarled, old vines in the Languedoc by a traditional estate now practising modern winemaking methods. This red has a deep mouthful of ripe, chunky, red berry fruit. Perfectly balanced for food.

Canoe Tree Shiraz. Cabernet 2005 (C) £11.75
Typical mouthful of ripe, Australian fruit, with the spicy Shiraz tempered by the round, blackcurrant fruit of the Cabernet. Far too easy to drink!

Pinot Noir 2007 Sibarita Selection (A) £12.25
This is a beautifully made example of the Pinot Noir grape, made to the highest standards in Chile. Light, refreshing and packed full of soft, ripe berry fruits – a lovely drink with or without food.

Oxford Landing Cabernet/Shiraz 2006 (C) £12.50
The classic Oz combination of grapes and one of the most consistent brands. Expertly blended ripe, round Cabernet and peppery Shiraz.

Merlot 2005 Jean Rivier (C) £13.95
Argentina is really starting to produce some great wine. This Merlot is deep and full of spicy, plum fruit, but is also not overly heavy, so is a great all round match for food.

Rioja Crianza 2004 Izadi (C) £18.25
A classic Rioja Crianza yet made in a modern fruit driven style. This is a soft, smooth, rich mouthful of vanilla and red fruits and is beautifully balanced.

Morgon Charmes 2005 Marcel Vincent (A) £17.95
A lovely “Cru Beaujolais” perfectly balanced for buffet food and lighter meat dishes. A Typical, lighter style with tremendous fruit and delicacy. Delicious!

Vieux Chateau Champs de Mars 2000 (B) £19.50
Silky, smooth Bordeaux with classic, balanced tannins that are essential in top class claret. Ideal with a roast from the carvery.

Jester Shiraz 2006 Mitolo (E) £19.75
Blockbuster Australian Shiraz from a superb producer in McLaren Vale. Loaded with spicy, blackberry fruit and big tannins – not for the faint-hearted!

Red Wine fullness Guide A to E : A is the lightest, E is the most full-bodied

Rosé Wine

Guilhem Rosé 2006 Moulin de Gassac (2) £10.95
Made to exacting standards by a top producer in the Languedoc, this is a dry Rosé which has great length and texture and is full of ripe, berry fruits. Delicious with buffet food.

Dessert Wine

We are delighted that so many of you have taken to rounding off a good meal with a delicious glass of dessert wine. We have sourced a little cracker, with lovely, honeyed fruits and beautiful balancing acidity to stop it becoming too cloying.

Clos Dalmain Moelleux 2004 (50cl) (7) £12.25
Hugely impressive dessert wine from the Bergerac region in France. A star winemaker has produced this little beauty, with luscious, rich fruit balanced by fresh acidity. Forget the liquers, round off your meal with this gem!

Port

Quinta do Portal Fine Ruby Port

Not too heavy and not too sweet – this Ruby Port will just slip down with your cheese or coffee!

Per Bottle: £19.50   Per Glass (50ml): £1.95

Note

Our wine prices are subject to alteration without notice and availability is not guaranteed.
The Club’s Wine List was last revised on 2nd April, 2008.