Champagne And Sparkling

1 Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial NV £29.95

A creamy dry and crisp champagne , known by all , consistent quality and very reliable

2 Conde de Caralt Blanc de Blanc NV £13.95

Quality sparkling wine from Northern Spain , made by top producer all but in limited quantity , an opportunity to celebrate anytime.

The White Wines

3 Canaletto Pinot Grigio Garganega 2002 £9.95

Combining two of the classic Italian grape varieties gives this wine a balanced crisp style with a full aromatic citrus flavour

4 Rene Barbier Chardonnay 2001/02 'Penedes' £10.95

New from Spain this bright fresh wine has the ripe fruit aromas of apple with a hint of melon. Soft and well balanced , lovely on its own or with light dishes.

5 Timara Sauvignon Semillion 2002 'North Island' £10.95

New Zealand is best known for its crisp , zesty Sauvignon and this blend is no exception. Pale straw in colour it is well balanced with delicious fresh gooseberry flavours together with subtle hints of lush tropical passion fruit.

6 Montes Sauvignon Blanc 2002/03 £11.50

This wine is produced on a 200 acre estate by a leading South American wine producer - fresh , crisp acidity and great style.

7 Peter Lehmann Chardonnay Semillon 2002 £13.95

Stylish and elegant this 'top grade' Australian wine has tremendous fruit , is full bodied with a wonderful finish - worth the investment!

8 Mantel Blanco 2002 DO Rueda £13.50

Rueda is establishing itself as the most exciting region for the production of white wines a blend of Verdelho and Sauvignon , this is a super example. Clean crisp with a delicate lingering finish.

9 Petit Chablis 2002 'de Chemilly' £13.95

Classic Chardonnay , crisp and flavoursome this is a very good example of this lesser area made by the top producer Michel Laroche

ROSE

10 Ochoa 2002 Navarra Garnacha Rose £10.95

A beautiful soft , deep pink rose from this family Bodegas in the Navarra region - an immediate neighbour to the better-known Rioja

And The Reds

11 Minervois 1999 Chateu Gibalaux Bonnet £9.95

Exceptionally deep coloured soft , warm wine for everyday drinking - produced at a small family owned chateau

12 Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 £10.95

This South American producer , using the classic European grape variety , has produced a wonderful full-bodied red wine - good value.

13 Riscal Tempranillo de Castilla Y Leon 2001 £11.50

Dark cherry in colour with the powerful aroma of raspberry and cherry fruits , this full bodied and well balanced red from the very fashionable Duero region of Northern spain - it's a must!

14 Peter Lehmann 'Weighbridge' Shiraz 2002 £11.95

Pure shiraz , everything you want from this top quality Barossa producer. Big , full flavoured and consistent in quality

15 Rioja El Coto 'Crianza' Shiraz 2002 £13.95

A quality oak aged wine from Northern Spain; it is distincyive with the warm oaky vanilla flavour having spent some time in cask

16 Ochoa Graciano Garnacha 2002 £14.95

A new wine from Spain , this has enjoyed some barrel ageing , intense red purple in colour it has an aromatic nose and delicious flavour of summer fruits

House selection

Priced at 175 ml glass £2.40 , 250 ml glass £3.10 , Bottle £8.95

White

17 Paree Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc 2001/02

An absolute gem - soft , good fruit and classic style at a sensible price.

18 Paree Cotes de Bergerac 2002 'demi sec'

A superb full flavoured medium white wine , from just east of Bordeaux

Red

19 Pere Patriarche Rouge

A good reliable soft red , excellent every day drinking

20 Paree Merlot Vin de Pays D'Oc 2001/02

A soft , elegant easy red wine from Southern France , recommended