Wine Menu Our wines are fashioned around the fertile imagination of Chef Anne. We’re always on the lookout for the Next Great Wine,

as well as outstanding values, either by ruthless haggling with suppliers or by offering neglected vintages from great

winemakers. As these wines age, the prices remain the same, reflecting what we paid for them,

not their current market value. We challenge you to spot the bargains! But first, read on . . .

A NOTE ON TEMPERATURES

Our wine bottles are stored in a stone cellar, free of UV light and rapid temperature changes. If you’ve just come

home from a package holiday in Spain where you drank Rioja off the shelf in a 32˚ dining room, please understand

that this is not in the wine’s best interest. If you must drink your wine warm, kindly don’t huff and puff about how

cold our cellar is, as if that’s a bad thing. Simply treat it as it is -- a preference -- and we will gladly put your bottle in

the microwave (yes, we’ve been asked for that) or whatever you need. If you’re still not convinced that we know

what we’re doing with our £30,000 wine collection, please note these guidelines from Decanter Magazine:

STORING

“If you don’t store your wine correctly, it won’t age the way it should. A classic wine cellar is about 12˚. It should be

as cool as possible, as dark as possible and as quiet as possible.”

SERVING

“Light Reds (Beaujolais, Young Burgundy, Zinfandel) 15˚. Classic Reds (Bordeaux, Rhone, Brunello) 18˚. Most . . . .

reds in restaurants are served too warm. The bottle should be cool to the touch. If the bottle feels warm to your

palm, it’s going to be about 25˚and it’s going to taste like glue.”

Red - Big and Beefy

America

35 Dominus Estate 2001 Napa Valley, California £160

Legendary terroir-driven, Bordeaux-style blend from the unparalleled Napanook Vineyard

62 Ridge Zinfandel 2011 Central Coast, California £68

Deep intensity of cherries, pepper & tannin mark more winners from this pace-setting winery

We offer this wine from two distinctly different vineyards:

Geyserville –80% Zinfandel 16% Carignane 4% Petite Sirah Minerals,brambles and firm tannins

Lytton Springs – 82% Zinfandel 16% Petite Sirah 2% Carignane Earth, raspberries & mild tannins

53 Frog’s Leap Zinfandel 2010 Napa Valley, California £43

Organic, old-vine zin that’s round, peppery & spicy with oak and vanilla notes

43 Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah 2009 Central Coast, California £39

Old-vine syrah that’s bold, peppery and full of Rhône-like notes of black cherry and vanilla

Italy 18 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2006 Tuscany £69

Well-structured, elegant stunner from the old vines of Sant’ Angelo – score 94, Robert Parker

27 Mastroberardino Naturalis Historia 2000 Ipirna IGT , Campania £65

Dense, single-estate wine made from ancient grape varieties grown in the shadow of Vesuvius

19 Gulfi Nerobaronj 2003 Sicily £55

All the boldness and warmth of organically-grown 100% Nero d’Avola from this top producer

7 Corte Sant'Alda Valpolicella Ripasso 'Campi Magri' 2010 Veneto £47

Lush, fresh complexity from an ancient technique of refermentation with Amarone & Recioto skins

1 Masi Campofiorin 2010 Verona £33

This rich, luxurious wine is the little brother of the hallowed Amarone – at less than half the price

12 Planeta La Segreta 2012 Sicily £26

Bordeaux gets the boot? A rich, firm blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc

Spain

4 Numanthia 2009 Toro £82

100% Tinta de Toro, well-structured and packed with toasted oak, balsamic & chocolate notes

26 Capitoso Rioja Bodegas Altanza 2011 Rioja £26

Warm, soft and round, full of ripe fruit in the Crianza manner

55 Lealtanza Reserva Rioja 2008 Rioja £64

Deep, complex reserva expression of 100% partially-oak-aged Tempranillo (magnum)

France

OLD-TIMERS Please allow minimum 20 minutes decanting time before drinking

Château Gruaud Larose 1982 St. Julien, Bordeaux £240

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 1982 Pauillac, Bordeaux £180

Château La Dominique 1982 St. Emilion, Bordeaux £170

MODERN GREATS

77 Château Grand-Puy Lacoste 2000 Pauillac, Bordeaux £148

In case you’re wondering what a smashing Bordeaux from the vintage of a lifetime tastes like . . .

90 Château Gruaud Larose 2005 St. Julien, Bordeaux £120

The jewel in the crown of (affordable) 2005 Bordeaux

31 Château Montrose 1998 St. Estèphe, Bordeaux £134

Firm, well-balanced fruit bomb with a lingering, soft finish

75 Château La Lagune 2000 Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux £98

A mild nose and a big grape flavor that’s balanced rather than imposing

23 Château Cantenac Brown 2000 Margaux, Bordeaux £90

Dark, brooding claret with big tannins supported by dark fruit notes

46 Clos du Marquis 2005 St. Julien, Bordeaux £85

Second wine of Léoville-Las Casse is bursting with ripe Merlot and vanilla flavors

48 Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2005 Pauillac, Bordeaux £79

In many’s opinion, the Bordeaux bargain of the vintage, surpassing houses of greater reputation

47 Château du Tertre 2005 Margaux, Bordeaux £75

Rich, silky, modern-style Margaux from one of the “insider” chateaux

49 Domaine de Trevallon 1999 Coteaux des Baux en Provence £67

Cabernet Sauvignon (!) & Syrah blend with nose of truffle & eucalyptus from this renegade winery

38 Château Chasse Spleen 2005 Medoc, Bordeaux £64

Just now hitting its stride, the tannins giving way to notes of plum, damp earth & cherries

37 Château Potensac 2005 Médoc, Bordeaux £59

Classically-firm yet supple, a sleeper of the vintage from an underrated appelation

99 Château Les Ormes de Pez 2005 St. Estèphe, Bordeaux £59

Excellent medium-bodied St. Estèph with classic mineral notes and hints of tobacco & licorice

63 Château Phélon Ségur “Frank Phélon” 2008 St. Estéphe, Bordeaux £52

The second-growth from this esteemed house drinks well above its price

3 Princes à Courthezon Chateauneuf de Pape 2012 Rhône Valley £29

A well-priced example of this most prestigious of Rhône wines

Chile 6 Odfjell Orzada 2011 Maule Valley £28

Lush, fruit-laden yet firm, this organically-grown 100% Carmenère is Chile at her best

Australia

61 Lowe Block8 Shiraz 2009 Mudgee, NSW £46

Dark, rich and powerful organic shiraz from clay soils in one of Oz’s original wine-producing regions

2 Franklin Tate Shiraz 2011 Margaret River, WA £29

Stylish, modern-style shiraz with fine balance between oaky toastiness and a big fruit nose

Red - Medium and Mellow

America

36 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir 2011 Russian River Valley, California £69

Another Hobbs winner -- deep & earthy, dark berry flavours accented by notes of allspice & black tea

France 29 Dom. Trapet Gevrey Chambertain “Cuvée Ostrea” 2010 Côte de Nuits £79

Racy, mature Burgundy full of black fruit flavours of pinot noir, balanced by pleasant oakiness

73 Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage “Les Meysonniers” 2011 Côtes de Rhône £38

Soft, friendly blend of Grenache and Syrah from this famous, value-driven winery

8 Dom. Lardi “Le Vivier” Fleurie 2012 Beaujolais £29

Delightful combination of fruit and body – a Rolls Royce among Beaujolais

Spain

32 Valduero Crianza 2009 Ribera del Duero £39

A consummate food wine – soft and plumy to start, with a lush, peppery finish

New Zealand 59 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2011 Marlborough £64

Elegant, soft, well-structured pinot noir from the people who put New Zealand on the wine map

Italy

5 Ascheri Barolo Pisapolo DOCG 2010 Piedmont £59

100% Nebbiolo from Ascheri’s best vineyards, Pisapola & Verduno -- the ultimate steak wine?

White - Dry America

70 Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay 2008 Napa County, California £69

An imperial Chardonnay to rival any first-growth Chablis, typical California buttery boldness

40 Chalone Monterey Chardonnay 2009 Central Coast, California £29

Traditional California chard, not too oaky or buttery, with acid to compliment cream sauces

France

Why Trimbach?

Many, many years ago, Jim had made an appointment to visit the Trimbach

family winery in the village of Ribeauvillé, in Alsace. He was greeted by Hubert

Trimbach, who showed Jim every nook and cranny in the famous estate. After

the tour, Hubert invited Jim to dinner, where the two ate, talked and drank wine

until the wee hours. They parted firm friends, and from that day on, Jim vowed

to carry the Trimbach family wines wherever he worked. Great wines like these are always a

good value – but you cannot put a price on friendship, kindness and loyalty.

72 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 2007 Alsace £74

Grapes from old vines, harvested late, make an exceptionally dry, yet fruity & elegant riesling

34 Trimbach Pinot Gris Réserve 2010 Alsace £34

Lovely scent of honeysuckle, with a lightly-sweet yet firm palate – nothing like Pinot Grigio!

97 Trimbach Muscat Réserve 2011 Alsace £30

Bone-dry blend of Muscat Ottonel and Muscat d’Alsace is bursting with orange & grape scents

33 Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2010 Alsace £28

A refreshing blend of Piniot Blanc and Auxerrois grapes will make you forget Muscadet

66 Dom. Bernollin Montagny 1er

Cru 2008 Burgundy £38

A luscious symphony of citrus & vanilla balanced by minerals from the vineyard’s marly soil

9 Dom. Vocoret & Fils Chablis Premier Cru 2012 Chablis £34

No, that’s not a misprint -- Premier Cru Chablis for under £35!

17 Ch. Bideau Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2012 Loire Valley £24

The classic dry white to go with fish, shellfish and mild cheeses

94 Terre des Olivettes Viognier 2012 Pays d’Oc £24

Simple, fruit-driven refresher from the hillsides of the Mediterranean

Austria 45 Machherndl Grüner Veltliner 2011 Wachau £29

The noble Austrian grape in its Federspiel expression is lean & dry, a worthy rival to Riesling

Italy

88 Rizzardi Pinot Grigio 2012 Veneto £27

Unusually full of fruit & mineral character for this light, dry varietal

Chile 16 De Martino Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Casablanca Valley £26

Look out for this new breed of well-priced, premium sauvignon blancs from Chile!

New Zealand 60 Francesca Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Marlborough £29

A sauvignon blanc with fresh melon aromas & a dry finish from Marlborough’s stony soil

Australia

98 Skillogalee Riesling 2012 Clare Valley, South Australia £28

Hand-picked grapes make for a floral, fruity nose with a racy citric edge. 5 stars, Decanter Magazine

White - Off –Dry Germany

39 Louis Guntrum Riesling Auslese 2007 Rheinhessen £39

Rich with honey & lychee flavors, with plenty of apple-like acidity to make it quite food-friendly

France 67 Hugel Gewurtztraminer 2011 Alsace £38

A peach & honey reserve Gewurtz whose richness borders on that of a late-harvest wine

South Africa 95 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Stellenbosch £26

The definition of a young wine in capable hands at its best– lively on the tongue, fruity and firm

- Rosé – France

14 Prieuré de Montézargues Tavel 2012 Rhône Valley £25

Don’t overlook the charms of this dry, versatile and quite serious food wine

- Bubbly –

85 Comte A. de Dampierre Grand Cru 2002 Chenay £135

100% Chardonnay from three Grand Cru vineyards – simply elegant

20 Pol Roger White Foil Brut Reserve NV Epernay £60

Fine bead, bready aroma & a stately balance from this honored house £32(½)

78 Domaine des Baumard Cremant de Loire NV Loire Valley £29

Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc blend to produce a citrusy, fine-beaded fun-maker

21 Jacob’s Creek Pinot Noir/Chardonnay NV SE Australia £20

Budget bubbly for the discriminating Bacchus

- Half Bottles –

RED

86 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2009 Côtes de Rhône £16

Well-balanced tannins & fruit in this Southern Rhône blend of Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre

42 Dom. Fichet 2010 Burgundy £16

100% Pinot Noir from Mâcon with typically-Burgundian, medium-bodied elegance

96 La Madone Fleurie 2010 Beaujolais £14

Delightful combination of fruit and body – a Rolls Royce among Beaujolais

64 Lealtanza Rioja Crianza 2010 Rioja £14

Firm, fruit-driven Tempranillo – big flavor in a small package

WHITE

51 Dom. Fèvre Chablis 2011 Burgundy £16

Crisp, focused, traditionally-made Chablis exhibiting classic mineral and apple notes

13 Domaine Yves Martin Sancerre 2012 Loire Valley £15

Dry, flinty and superb with food, this little bottle drinks much bigger

87 Ch. Du Poyet Muscadet 2011 Loire Valley £12

Minerally and straight-forward Muscadet sur lie, perfect with shellfish and light flavors

BUBBLY

20 Pol Roger White Foil Brut Reserve NV Epernay £32

Fine bead, bready aroma & a stately balance from this honored house

84 Paul Dangin et Fils NV Celles sur Orce £21

Pinot Noir-based champagne from a family-run winery in the Aube

- Dessert Wines – Château Guiraud 1er Cru 1997 Sauternes £65(750ml)

Classic Sauternes subtlety: round rich and golden inside and out

Disznókó Aszú Tokaji 5 Puttonyos N. Hungary £55(500ml)

Astounding wine with complex flavors of melon, nectarine & honey, with a slightly musty nose

Villa Matilde Eleusi 2004 Campania £30(500ml)

Late-harvested Falanghina grapes and oak aging give this luxury wine a dense, sweet nuttiness

Quady Elysium Black Muscat 2005 Central Coast, California £19(375ml)

Unusual, deeply complex fortified wine with a dry, flavourful finish

Quady Essensia Orange Muscat “04 Central Coast, California £19(375ml)

Fortified wine simply bursting with the tang of fresh-squeezed oranges – anything but subtle!

- Peanut’s Wine Bar –

Peanut was our American house cat (1998-2012), and she loved

wine! At well under a half-stone in weight, however, she found an

entire bottle more than she could sensibly enjoy at one sitting. In

honor of our feline oenophile, we offer an ever-changing selection

of 3 premium reds and 3 premium whites by the glass. Ask your

server to bring you a current list of Peanut’s favorite selections.

£7.00 / 175ml glass £5.00 / 125ml glass

–House Wines –

£2.80 / 125ml glass £3.70 / 175ml glass £16.00 / bottle

RED Tempranillo/Rioja

WHITE (Dry) Sauvignon Blanc

(Med.) Liebfraumilch

ROSÉ Shiraz Rosé

DESSERT Ch. Broustet Barsac Sauternes 1995

£3.00/50ml glass

SPARKLING Marques de la Sadana Cava

£3.00/125ml glass ∙ £16.00 / bottle

30 Léon Beyer Pinot Gris Cuvée des Comtes d’Eguisheim 2005 Alsace £45

The layers of flavor in this remarkable wine add a dimension to any food it’s paired with

74 R. Belland Meursault-Santenots 1er

Cru 2002 Côte d’Or £48

Lush, first-rate chardonnay which gets a deep, yellow richness from its proximity to Volnay

76 Dom. Robert Arnoux Vosne-Romanée 2004 Vosne, Burgundy £87

Structured, beautifully-balanced and fruit-driven, with a lively finish – biodynamically grown

39 Stag’s Leap Merlot 2006 Napa Valley, California £55

Round and full of ripe berry flavors, a good example of modern, French-style California Merlot

54 Château Pradeaux 1999 Bandol, Provence £38

Traditional 95% Mourvedre from one of the oldest producers in one of France’s oldest wine regions

58 Navarro Premiere Reserve Chardonnay 2004 Anderson Valley, California £46

Delicate balance between light oak, apple & pear flavors and acidity make for an elegant evening

60 Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough £29

Eveline Fraser (ex-Cloudy Bay) makes sauvignon blanc with fresh melon aromas & a dry finish

56 Château Lucas Cuvée Prestige 2005 Lussac St.-Emilion £33

At its peak maturity, this 50% Merlot/40% Cabernet Franc is from a NW satellite of St-Emilion

25 Felix Callejo Selección 2004 Ribera del Duero £66

Superb, hand-made wine from Spain’s premier area in a winning year – score 96, Robert Parker

South Africa 15 Iona “The Gunnar” 2005 Elgin, Walker Bay £29

Smashing Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot

Argentina

11 Bodegas Monteviejo Malbec 2005 Mendoza £46

Firm, oaky, saturating stunner from the Vista Flores vineyard – the perfect foil for beef and venison

28 Feudi di San Gregorio Rubrato 2008 Campania £36

From volcanic siol comes this 100% Aglianico, bursting with cherries and soft tannins

22 William Fèvre Gran Cuvée Chardonnay 2007 Alto Maipo £26

France’s leading Grand Cru Chablis maker turns his attention to high-altitude Chard

59 Hunter’s Chardonnay 2007 Marlborough £33

Oaky chard with vibrant peach notes, sadly overshadowed by the vineyard’s sauvignon blanc

44 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Auslese 2002 Rheingau £79

Elegance defined in a noble Riesling from a historic winery, w/spicy apricot & lemon confit notes

24 Michel Wust Gewürtztraminer 2010 Alsace, £27

Forget the pronunciation – order this light wine by number and enjoy its soft honeydew spiciness

10 Marchese di Barolo Barbera d’Alba 2011 Piedmont £29

Delightfully cherry-laden and rich -- a sadly under-appreciated food wine