The Lizard Sauvignon Blanc VdP D’Oc ~ France 2006
Classic Sauvignon gooseberry nose with added roundness,
ripeness & a lovely finish Sierra Grande Chardonnay ~ Chile 2007
Aromas of banana & an intense mouthful of juicy fruit
cocktail flavours with a balanced crisp acidity Ancora Pinot Grigio ~ Italy 2006
Light, easy to drink but with good weight & texture. A
crisp finish with a shot of racy, zesty acidity Cuvée Jean-Paul, Côtes de Gascogne ~ France 2006
Smooth, supple medium white wine with a deliciously
fresh, fragrant nose
RED HOUSE WINES
The Lizard Merlot, Vin de Pays D’Oc ~ France 2006
Vibrant, aromatic fruit with soft plummy flavours but
with good structure and length in the mouth. Cuvee Jean-Paul, VdP de Vaucluse ~ France 2006
Medium to full-bodied red with luscious plum and
strawberry fruit. Soft, fruity & very drinkable. Sierra Grande Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Chile 2006
A soft, friendly wine full of blackcurrant & cedar-like
aromas with a round, weighty palate. Artesa Tempranillo Crianza ~ Rioja, Spain 2005
Youthful red with a deep ruby colour & ripe, red berry
aromas. Soft, easy-drinking style with ripe plum &
cherry. Marktree Shiraz Cabernet Merlot ~ S.E. Australia 2006
Fresh, ripe berry fruit mingle with light spice and minty
eucalyptus flavours. Smooth & full on the palate.
WHITE WINES
Santa Isabel Torrontes ~ Mendoza, Argentina 2007
Fresh and spicy, aromatic nose with grape and honey overtones; zingy,
citrus acidity with a ripe, floral fruit finish. Foxwood Viognier ~ Languedoc, France 2006
A wonderful floral nose, reminiscent of spring orchards. On the palate
a rich, fruity wine with flavours of apricot and candied fruit. Vina Albina Barrel Fermented ~ Rioja, Spain 2006
Pale straw colour. Peach and tropical fruit on the nose mingle with
vanilla oak spice. A rich, nutty palate with herbal nuances. The Mill Chardonnay ~ Cowra, NSW, Australia 2006
Brilliant pale gold colour with aromas of melon, peach & subtle oak &
a crisp acid finish. Turckheim Gewurtzraminer ~ Alsace, France 2006
Pale golden colour perfumed with lychees, rose petals and spice.
Fantastic complexity, full bodied & intense fruity finish. Peacock Ridge ~ Stellenbosch, S. Africa 2006/7
Powerful, pure and intense Sauvignon Blanc with ripe-green and
tropical fruit, it is full-bodied and shows typical palate freshness. Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc ~ Marlboro’, N. Z. 2007
Fresh, crisp gooseberry, kiwi and passions fruit flavours. Mineral and
steely notes are balanced by a long, zingy lemon and lime finish. Chablis La Colombe ~ Burgundy, France 2006
Typical of what decent Chablis should taste like - not a trace of oak,
pungent and flinty on the nose with a tad of creamy fruit beneath. Contesa Pecorino ~ Abruzzo, Italy 2007
A local grape enjoying a revival, white peach and delicate blossom
characters mingle with citrus fruits & a full, fruity palate. Menetou Salon Clos des Blanchais ~ Loire, France 2006
A near-neighbour of Sancerre, Menetou produces wines with fine
mineral tones, exotic fruit & a stunning crisp, steely length. Auxey Duresses, Vallet Freres ~ Burgundy, France 2005
Pale green-golden colour & aromas of pippin apples & fresh almonds,
supple, nicely balanced Chardonnay with discrete acidity & long finish.
RED WINES
La Sauvageonne Les Ruffes ~ Languedoc, France 2006
Vibrant aromas of fresh toasty berry fruits, un-wooded but rich with a
long, supple mineral finish. False Bay Pinotage ~ Coastal Region, S. Africa 2006
A heady mix of fruit, rich chocolate & plums supported by soft tannins. Juan Gil Monastrell-Monastrell ~ Jumilla, Spain 2006
Full of blackberry and plum fruit with hints of vanilla spice & coffee, the
palate is warm & rich with layers of lush spicy plum. Vereto Salice Salentino ~ Puglia, Italy 20003/4
Warm, rich & velvety Negro Amaro. On the palate the wine is ripe &
meaty with sweet, raisiny, cooked black fruit flavours. Claret Duboscq ~ Bordeaux, France N.V.
Straightforward but classic Bordeaux red that combines finesse with fruit
& elegance with complexity. The Mill Shiraz ~ Cowra, NSW, Australia 2006
Delicate medium-bodied Shiraz with aromas of berries & white pepper &
soft tannins on the finish. Nieto Reserva Malbec ~ Mendoza, Argentina 2006
Deeply-coloured, powerful red with great concentration of berry fruit &
a smoky vanilla character. Juicy fruit and great balance on the finish. Vigna Corvino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo ~ Italy 2005
Aromas of violets and ripe red fruit with a warm, generous palate
showing concentrated black cherry fruit, gentle tannins & good length. Fleurie La Reine de L'Arenite ~ Beaujolais, France 2007
Ripe red fruit flavours with hints of strawberry & morello cherries. Full
and firm grip on finish. Les Côteaux Schisteux, Séguret ~ Rhône, France 2003
Classic Rhône wine with intense notes of vanilla, black cherry & spice on
the nose, rich morello cherry & chocolate flavours on the palate. Tabali Pinot Noir Reserva ~ Limari Valley, Chile 2006
Delicious, mouthwatering Pinot Noir with smoky strawberry fruit, fresh
citrus acidity providing the backbone & a gentle, soft silky finish. Monte Real Reserva ~ Rioja, Spain 2001
Medium bodied with good balance between fresh berry fruit & the
complex leather & spicy oak characters typical of classic Rioja Reserva. Château Ramage La Batisse ~ Bordeaux, France 2001
Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc with touches of perfectly ripe soft fruit &
nuances of autumn leaves & fragrances of cigar box & vanilla. Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape ~ France 2004
Classic Chateauneuf with lots of warm red fruit & damson aromas, with
cinnamon, spices & jam but also concentration on the palate. Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes ~ Burgundy, France 2004
Classic Pinot fruit from Vallet Frères with supple tannins, crisp acidity &
delicious red berries on the palate.
SPARKLING WINES & CHAMPAGNE
Frizzante Prosecco Domenico de Bertiol ~ Veneto, Italy NV
A lovely light aromatic nose of herbs & peaches leads to a confident, creamy, lemon-tanged palate & a bright, lively finish. Cava Rosado Mas Macia ~ Penedes, Spain NV
A fresh and bubbly Cava with hints of lively strawberry fruit & an attractive, creamy finish. Champagne Gremillet Brut Selection ~ France NV
Fine mousse & fresh floral aromas mixed with toasty yeast overtones & classic baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut ~ France NV
Famous yellow label champagne renowned for its crisp, full flavours and silky mousse. Taittinger Prestige Rosé Brut ~ France NV
Shimmering, brilliant pink with a fine persistent mousse and intense aromas of wild raspberry and cherry.
