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WHITE
WINES
HOUSE
WINE
Man
Vintners South Africa - Chenin Blanc 2006
20.90
Tropical
fruit, guava and melon aromas, crisp and bold sweet citrus
backed
by refreshing acidity and minerality characteristic of the coastal
vineyards.
An excellent wine to go with most poultry, fish and salad dishes.
AUSTRALIA
Jamiesons
Run Chardonnay 2006
29.50
The
Jamiesons Run Chardonnay is vibrant in colour with lively green
hues,
showing
aromas of peach, melon and tropical fruit complexed by balanced
oak.
The palate offers rich varietal chardonnay flavours, with a creamy
mouthful
giving great length and structure to this wine.
Knappstein
- Hand picked Riesling 2006
31.50
Knappstein
is a wonderful example of Clare Valley Riesling, showing lifted
citrus
fruit and distinct Watervale floral and perfume. On the palate it
displays
intense lemons and limes, and the persistent fruit flavour is
balanced
by a
refreshing mineral acidity. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth
for its
wonderful
purity and intensity of flavours.
FRANCE
Thomas
Barton
Graves 2005
29.00
White
Bordeaux wine made from 55% Semillion providing structure and
45%
Sauvignon
Blanc
contributing freshness and fruitiness. This elegant
wine
has a complex nose featuring citrus and white fruit, with mineral
and
well-integrated
oaky overtones. It has a great balance and good acidity
which
gives the wine a long aftertaste.
ITALY
Folonari
Pinot Grigio 2006
25.75
Folonari
has a nice bright white colour with dominant green apple and lemon
undertone
aromas. The taste has strong green apples but finishes with a light
almond
and cucumber flavour. This wine is light, crisp, refreshing and
fruity
SPAIN
Condesa
de
Leganza
Viura
25.50
Fresh
citric fruits are evident on the nose and the palate is lively but
structured,
with
slightly more depth of flavour containing citrus and apple. This is
an excellent introduction to wines from La
Mancha and
perfectly illustrates what can be
achieved;
it is also good value for money. Easy drinking wine good on its own.
Matches well
with simple chicken dishes, salads and fish.
Dessert Wine
FRANCE
Thomas
Barton
Sauternes 2005
38.00
Sauternes
is a legendary sweet wine whose unique microclimate accounts
for
its great complexity and rich, smooth texture. Its made using 80%
Semillion
and
20% Sauvignon
Blanc
grapes. The beautiful bouquet displays overtones
of
honey, tropical fruit, apricot and orange marmalade. Intense,
full-bodied,
and
simply irresistible on the palate, this wine is perfectly balanced
and
wonderfully
fresh. Serve it as an aperitif or with cheese and desserts.
Sparkling
Wine
AUSTRALIA
Jacobs
Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir
35.00
Citrus
and toasted cashew nut flavors of Chardonnay are married to the
fresh
attractive bread crust characters of Pinot Noir. Extended lees
contact
has
added creaminess and depth of flavour. The wine finishes soft, crisp
and clean.
RED WINES
HOUSE
WINE
Man
Vintners South
Africa
- Shiraz 2005
20.90
Hand
harvested grapes. Aromas of ripe plum and spices, mouth-filling
sweet
red-berry flavours and gentle tannins characterize this wine.
Serve
at a cool room temperature.
AUSTRALIA
St.
Hallett
Faith Barossa Shiraz 2004
30.00
Faith's
vibrant yet dense purple hue hints at the generosity of fruit
within.
The
wine derives exuberant raspberry, cherry and spice flavours from
vineyards
in the southern part of the Barossa
Valley
and pepper from its
Eden
Valley
component. The wine is matured for 12-15 months in American
and
French oak, the former matching the juicy fruit succulence of the
Barossa
Valley
fruit and the latter suiting the peppery
Eden
Valley
fruit.
Jamiesons
Run Cabernet Shiraz
Merlot 2003
29.50
The
Jamiesons Run Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz Merlot is velvet red with
crimson
hues. An abundance of dark plum, cherry and blackberry fruit,
with
spice and cedary oak are present on the nose. These intense aromas
are
enhanced by the subtle use
of French and American oak. This
smooth,
medium bodied wine is rich and silky,
bursting with berry fruit, chocolate and
spice characters.
FRANCE
Thomas
Barton Saint-Emilion 2005
35.00
This
Saint-Emillion is made of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc grapes
thus
it displays characteristic Merlot aromas. Its lovely bouquet is
dominated
by
black cherry and red berry fruit mingled with touches of spice,
liquorice and menthol.
ITALY
Conti
Serristori
Chianti 2006
25.00
This
classic Chianti is ruby coloured and full of aromas of red fruit
with soft oak.
Its
a warm and comforting wine with a cherry finish and well balanced
with
good concentrated fruit flavours.
SPAIN
Condesa
de
Leganza
Crianza 2003
25.50
100%
Tempranillo grapes has been used for this deep garnet red with
purple
tones
red wine. Its has a medium body and very smooth with plum, cherry
and
a mild oak to round it out. The bouquet is soft red fruits, spice
and earthy.
The
palate is round, expressive ripe fruit with fine tannins and a soft
dryness.
Well-defined
flavor with an elegant finish. |
