| SAUVIGNON
BLANC |
21.
DOMAINE DE VEDILHAN. Languedoc
Piercing gooseberry aromas reminescent of ripe cool climate Sauvignon,
coupled with crushed limes on the palate make Vedilhan as crisp
and refreshing as (dare I say) a Pouilly Fume. Unquestionably
the near mineral texture in the finish craves to be an aperitif
before oysters, lobsters and all 'fruits de mar'
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3
FRANCE
2008
£15.45
|
| CHARDONNAY
- UNWOODED |
22.
CHABLIS MALANDES 'TOUR DE ROY'
A beautiful example of how traditionally un-oaked Chablis should
be, from Lynne and Bernard Marchive. Aromas of honey and beeswax,
with touches of vanilla and toast. perfectly balanced fruit, slightly
honeyed, opening up quite quickly to show the typically evocative
classic flinty, steely highly sort after vivid Chablis fresh edge
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2
FRANCE
200
£33.20
|
| PINOT
GRIGIO |
23.
MIRABELLO. Pavia. Castel Boglione
Straw yellow colour with slight tinges of gold. This Pinot Grigio
has a pleasant and delicate bouquet with floral and fruity scents.
Crisp and fresh on the palate. Highly versatile
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2
ITALY
2008
£18.50
|
| REISLING |
24.
KABINETT Nahe. Kreuznacher Kronenberg
An attractive summer flowers bouquet, fine, medium sweet fruit
flavours reminiscent of Granny Smith apples, crisp with upfront
fruit which is typically Kabinett in quality with fresh fruit
and acidity.
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9
GERMANY
2007
£19.65
|
| CORTESE
GAVI |
26.
"LA BATTISTINA" ARALDICA
The La Battistina vineyard is a small south facing 20 hectare
strip of land combining limestone and clay, around the town of
Gavi. Hand harvested 100% Cortese grapes from on average 30 year
old vines, stainless steel ferment for 1 month remaining on lees
for 3 months. Rich, ripe poached pear character, hints of peach
with zingy acidity, minerality, almonds and immensely long finish.
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3
ITALY
2008
£21.55
|
| GEWURZTRAMINER |
27.
ROBERTSON. WELTEVREDE ESTATE
The climate and soils in the region are well-nigh perfect for
the vine, with a higher emphasis now being given to the classic
varieties. Gewurztraminer has been grown on this estate in this
lush green fertile valley since 1843. Exotically perfumed with
a charming rose petal character, combining rich spice and exotic,
lychee fruit.
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7
SOUTH AFRICA
2008
£22.75
|
| RIESLING |
28.
'RESERVE' ALSACE. CAVE DE TURCKHEIM
Forget Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc, apparently Riesling is
the original noble grape varietal. Powerful citrus and
floral fruit characters balanced with great minerality and a superb,
deliciously long steely crisp finish.
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6
FRANCE
2007
£23.05
|
| ROUSANNE
& GRENACHE |
29.
MINERVOIS. Le Moulin des Nonnes
Organic, 3 month in French Oak barrels. Fragrant nose with a touch
of nutty oak. Full and rich with a real explosion of fruit on
the palate. Lots of tangy lime and spices with a grapey freshness.
Spice and subtle oak give an extra depth and length. Long, honeyed,
rich and spicy with nutty oak.
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4
FRANCE
2006
£25.15
|
| SAUVIGNON
BLANC |
30.
MARLBOROUGH. Omaka Springs Estate
Vibrant aroma of passionfruit, limes and grassy herbs nifty and
pleasing, fresh and zesty, expressing fine flavours of dried grapefruit
rind, ripe melons bursting with limes, passionfruit, gooseberries
and lots of juice fruit sweetness.
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2
NEW ZEALAND
2008
£22.05
|
| SAUVIGNON
BLANC |
31.
MULCHEN. Santa Emillana
Another new rising star from Chile. Careful handling and vinification
has produced a wine pale green in colour with pineapple and lemon
on the nose. Light tropical fruit characteristics with citrus
notes. Balanced, medium bodied, refreshingly clean with a crisp
finish
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3
CHILE
2008
£15.85
|
| SAUVIGNON
& SEMILLON |
32.
"MARGARET RIVER". MCHENRY HOHNEN
David Hohnen, creature of Cape mentelle and Cloudy Bay wineries
latest family venture. Aromatics jump from the glass - pineapple,
passionfruit, gooseberry and fresh apricot. Piquent and juicy,
the flavour matches the aromas, all framed with gentle phenolics
and fresh acidity.
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3
AUSTRALIA
2006
£29.05
|
| PALOMINO & VERDIJO |
33.
THE SEAFOOD WINE. Bodega Bardadillo
Highly aromatic, Spanish lemon, celery seed, green apple. Light bodied citrus flavours with nice mineral notes and great balance. Soft and very easy.....
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3
SPAIN
2006
£15.45
|
| CATARRATO |
34.
"DORICUM" Feudi di Sant Eufamia
Sicilian wine obtained by a selection of Catarrato grapes growing
in the Salemi area in the west of the island. Medium bodied, very
good structure, intensely fragrant nose. Floral with almonds and
a fresh citrussy finish.
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5
ITALY
2007
£18.20
|
| VERDEJO
& VIURA |
35.
RUEDA PALACIO DE VIVERO. Castellana
Made from a careful blend of 60% Verdejo and 40% Viura grapes,
harvested when perfectly mature. Deliciously fragrant due to the
blend of varieties from which it is composed. Smooth palate, fresh
and dry, long aftertaste. Perfect companion for all kinds of fish,
shellfish or white meat.
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4
SPAIN
2007
£19.00
|
| PINOT
GRIIGIO & SAUVIGNON |
36.
"LUCCIO" Clare Valley. Pikes
Medium green with yellow tints, restrained aromas of nectarine,
apples and talc with a very light celery top. Really tangy with
lively limey stone fruits and sone grassy Sauvignon Blanc. It's
full of flavour, dry but not overly.
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3
AUSTRALIA
2007
£25.35
|
| CHARDONNAY
PART WOODED |
37.
MACON BUSSIERES
This clear straw colour wine shows glints of rich gold in the
glass. Apple and spice aromas add a whiff of honey on the nose,
but not the palate, where it's dry, crisp and tart. Fresh apples
and juicy lemons mingle in the flavour with an intriguing touch
of stony minerality. A zippy lemony tang persists in the long
clean finish.

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3
FRANCE
2007
£30.40
|