TERRE AQUILANE PECORINO IGT "GIULIA" 2022 - CATALDI MADONNA syrah ‘les jardins de chavagnac’ 2023,thomas farge, rhône
ne valley, france
By glass £12 By Glass £12
Location: Abruzzo mountains, Pecorino ‘Giulia’ Grape: 100% syrah
Aromas: passion fruit, lime, grapefruit and fresh herbs. Zesty acidity AOP: IGP Collines Rhodaniennes rouge
compliments ripe fruit flavors of melon and red apple; this white Vineyards & viticulture:
wine makes for a great introduction to the Pecorino grape. It makes 400m in altitude that lies alongside ch Chavagnac, soils are
a great aperitif or pairs beautifully with raw fish and shellfish. granitic.
Vinification: The wine is aged on the lees post fermentation in Harvest & vinification: manual, 20 days maceration.
stainless steel tank to give depth and body, after three months it is Fermentation in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. Eight
bottled and ready for release Cataldi Madonna, is named in homage months maturation in tank (concrete vats) before fining and
to his daughter Giulia. light filtering.
History: Luigi Cataldi, has taken the Cataldi Madonna winery to new History: The Farge family has been making wine in Saint-
heights following the modernization, replanting and renovation of Joseph for four generations, and Thomas is embarking on a
the original site which was founded in 1920. Situated in Ofena, project of bottling under his name. - Thomas focuses on
Cataldi Madonna lies at the heart of a natural amphitheater carved single-site bottlings throughout Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Saint-
from the foothills of the Gran Sasso Mountain range. Péray, and Condrieu.
Aromas: youthful, forest berry, olive, dill, blackberry, plum
and dried tyme.
NOTES NOTES
IBBOTSON Family Vineyard Malborough 2023 durigutti-proyecto-las-compuertas-cinco-suelos-malbec-2022
By glass £14 By glass £14
Grape:100% Sauvignon blanc grape: malbec - created from five different tracts of
vineyard. Each represents a different type of soil,
Vineyard: Neal and Judy are pioneers of Marlborough viticulture making this a truly multifaceted wine.
having first planted vineyard in 1978.
Location: Lujan de Cuyo first recognised appellation in
Toay fruit is sourced from a selection of vineyards located mendoza
predominantly in the lower Wairau subregion. This region is aromas: : blackberry, plum, supported by hints of spice
renowned for producing Sauvignon Blanc wines with intense and dried herbs.
expression of flavour. These vineyards are 100% sustainable. Viification: fermented in egg-shaped concrete casks
before bottling, imparting a dense, velvety mouthfeel.
Tasting notes: passionfruit, melon, blackcurrant leaves. The rich and The finish is long, with finely-grained tannins and
full palate, is exquisitely balanced with vibrant notes of passionfruit, vibrant acidity throughout.
grapefruit and guava. This is a mould-breaking Malbec, suitable for pairing
with mushroom, red meats, or grilled chicken.
Domaine de Peregrins Chablis 2021 Marsannay vielles vines Piere Naigeon 2019
By Glass £22 100% Pinot Noir
Estate : manages 13 hectares of Chardonnay vines, in both By Coravin £25
Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations. All planted by Estate: located in Cotes de Nuits - Gevrey-Chambertin for
Eléonore's father in the early 1980s on land that the family over 150 years. The average age of his vines is remarkably
has owned for generations in Poilly-sur-Serein, located in high, mostly over 50 years resulting in extraordinary quality,
the southeast corner of the Chablis appellation on typical maturity and concentration.
clay-limestone terroir. Small producers of exquisite Chablis
wines in the villarge of Poillysur-Serein is a more recent Marsannay wine area is Burgundy's only wine appellation that
addition to the region. produces red, rose, and white wines. Because there are no
Premier or Grand cru vineyards, their wines are considered
Vinification: stainless steel tanks and then aged for 12-18 exquisite and good value
months on the lees in stainless steel, an unusually long
time for Chablis Tasting notes: A fresh and flavoured red, showing plump and
fleshy rasberry fruit with floral notes as violets rose and hint of
Aromas: citrus and white flower aromas with dry, lean, vanilla through to a fine, long finish.
light-bodied flavors of citrus, pear, minerality, and salinity Pierre Naigeon was a bashful giant in the world of quality
Burgundy: always thinking, searching, trying to make the most
of the fabulous vineyards he cultivated. Domaine les Astrelles
shows every sign of living up to the expectations we have for
Sal da terra' Bodegas Zarate albarino 2021 marques de murieta rioja reserva 2019
By glass £18 by glass £17
Val do Salnes( salt), rias baixas, northwestern 93% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo and 2%
Galicia - renowned region with mineral-rich Garnacha Tinta
soils and cool climate. Grapes : sourced from Ygay Estate, 300 ha located
in the southernmost point of rioja Alta, calcareous-
Aromas: lemon zest, grapefruit, white flowers, clay soils.
pollen riper with notes of dry hay and almond. reserva: wine is aged for 24 months in 225-litre
American oak barrels
Winemaking: fermented in concrete and Aromas: red fruit: strawberry, cherry and red
chestnut barrels plum, notes of black pepper, sandalwood,
Mediterranean herbs, red tea and hints of
Eulogio Pomares: uses shells from the surrounding gentle ageing.
coastline which provide the calcium and magnesium Rioja wine region: 91% planted red grape
the vines need and don’t get from the acidic soils. He varieties Cantabrian Mountains, north - west,
also uses local seaweed as compost. In the cellar, he provide shelter from cold, wet influences of the
is low intervention and his wines are characterised by Atlantic Ocean. Significant factor in the local
their Atlantic freshness and age-worthiness. climate, which is significantly warmer and drier.
sub-regions alta, alavesa, oriental.
styles joven, crianza, reserva, gran reserva
NOTES NOTES
sancerre les poitevinnes serge laloue 2022 brunello di montalcino Casisano 2017
by coravin £28
by glass £20
Grape: sauvignon blanc Location Montalcino Tuscany
Brunello di montalcino can only be made from sangiovese
Grapes comes from 0.6 hectares of vineyard
grape grown in montalcino.
within the estate, from vines with an average
age of 40 years. Casisano was founded in 1990, and the Tommasi family
arrived in the area in 2015 after years of searching for
Sancerre: Sancerre is an appellation in northwestern an estate that responded to its members’ desire to
France, located on the eastern side of the Loire construct an important, top-quality project in the zone.
Valley
Tasting notes:opulent fruit and fully ripe tannins, juicy and
spicy, with herbaceous notes of oregano, and balsamic that
The vineyard is currently in conversion to lead into flavors of cherry and leather. Has complexity, depth,
organic status, wine are aged for 10 months on and ability to age gracefully.
lees in concrete vats and anmfora.
Aging: 3 years in slovenian oak and a minimum 6 months in
bottle
Tasting notes:
fresh and intense notes of exotic fruit, boxwood and
grapefruit, underpinned by rich citrus notes.
p3 p4
hof's chardonay 2018 massolino barolo 2019
BY CORAVIN £33
By Glass £16
100% Chardonnay
Grappe: nebbiolo
Location: Robertson, South Africa Location: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Soil is lime-rich calcarious soil which is similar to
Burgundy’s make it eminently suitable for good
Aromas: spectrum of perfumes on the nose, ranging from
Chardonnay.
spicy to sweet, floral and fruit. The palate is a classic
Aromas: yellow peach and golden apple flavours, hints of example of the region; full-bodied, elegant and well
caramel and cinnamon, papaja fruit flavours, this structured, with great ageing ability.
Chardonnay has a creamy entry on the palate together with a
sensation of sweetness, whilst this wine is totally dry. Estate:
This 23 hectare estate has been in the Massolino family since
Christopher Hof - family involved in hospitality for decades.
Continuing in the family tradition, he opened his first 1896. In recent years, the style of the wines has undergone a
restaurant in Knysna South Africa, on the peninsular. At this subtle transformation. Winemaker Franco Massolino has done a
point his interest in wine really took off, the matching of wine wonderful job of marrying change with a respect for tradition,
to food became somewhat of a passion. something that sets Massolino apart from many of the younger
He acquired vineyards and dediccate handcrafted wines. producers in Barolo today. The vineyards, with vines up to 60
Today has his own personal wine selection.
years old, are in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba
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rosemary vineyard chardonnay Talley 2020 larry cherubino pedestal cabernet sauvignon 2020
by coravin £38
100% Chardonnay
100% cabernet sauvignon
location: Aroyo Grande Valley, San Louis Obisco Coast - by glass £18
California’s coolest winemaking area the proximity to the
Pacific coastline ample influence the vineyards. Was established 2005 and in 2011 won ' winery of the
year' James Hallday's 2011 Wine compagnion follow by
Talley Vineyards is a family owned and operated
the award 'Best Value Winery 2017'.
winery that specializes in estate grown Chardonnay.
(1986)
aromas: Cabernet Sauvignon 'Pedestal' boasts a rich
and complex flavor profile with notes of blackcurrant,
mint, and cedar. Its bold tannins make it an ideal
Aromas: white peach, oak moss with flavors of Meyer companion for grilled meats and hearty dishes.
lemon, dried coconut and candle wax. The mouthwatering Margaret River : most geographically isolated wine
acidity is oily and energetic on the palate.
regions in the world, ancient soils (red gravelly loams) and
a unique biodiversity: 80% of its plant species are found
nowhere else in the world.
p5 p6
puligny montrachet alain-chavy 2022 ‘pichon comtesse réserve’ 2018
BY CORVAIN £40
BY CORAVIN £45
Grape: 53% cabernet,42% merlot,4% petit verdot ,1%cabernet franc
Grape: 100% Chardonnay Bordeaux France
Estate: Alain Chavy is made up of 6.5ha of which 2.8ha in Puligny Thie wine is the second label from Chateau pichon Longueville Comtesse
Montrachet and 2.5ha in Premier crus. de Lalande is classified as SECOND GROWTH in the prestigious 1855
Bordeaux classification in Pauillac Appelation. Today covers 90 ha of
Vinification: vineyards.
Hand harvested and barrel fermented with 20% larger barrels to
Vinification: hand harvested grapes fermented in temperature-
provide richness . Low batonnage and malolactic fermentation controlled stinless steel and concrete vats.The wine is fermented in
french oak barrels ,with around 40%of the barrels being new and aging
Tasting notes:
lasts 12 months.
golden appearance, bursting with ripe tropical fruit; pineapple and
guava. This is balanced by a concentrated jet of lime acidity and a Tasting notes:
the wine has a deep,garnet colour with a vibrant hue,complex bouquet of
fragrance of spicy oak on a medium to full palate
blackcurrant,blackberry along with notes of cedar,tabacco and
graphite.on the palate is well structured ,with refined tannins.It has
flavors of dark fruits,such as blackcurrant and cherry along with hints of
dark chocklate and spice.
p7
by ott rose domaine ott 2023 chateau minuty '281' 2022
By Glass £16 by coravin £35
Grapes blend: Grenache/Garnacha, Cinsault, Shiraz/Syrah, and grapes: 90% grenache
Mouvedre
Aromas: fresh nose of red berries, citrus fruits and white This cuvée, created in 2015, is the latest Minuty rosé.
blossom. It is luscious and fruity on the palate with a smooth and Why 281?
silky mouthfeel ( best style of wine to pair with food) A nod to the blue Pantone number used to decorate the bottle.
281 is also inspired by the visionary and revolutionary ambition of
Ott is a blend from the Clos Mireille and Château de Selle Estates. Etienne Matton, father of Jean-Etienne and François. Back in the 70s,
Clos Mireille´s proximity to the sea and microclimate offer he created a selection of Grenache clones exclusive to the estate,
freshness while Château de Selle, located on limestone hillsides, from which the best parcels reserved for Cuvée 281 are grown today.
gives plenty of fruit and texture to the wine. This rosé pays tribute to the family heritage and the Minuty terroir.
Domaines Ott* was founded in 1912 by Marcel Ott, an agricultural
engineer from Alsace who dreamed of establishing a great wine Aromas: palest pink color for this wine with ample aromas of citrus,
estate near the Mediterranean. Today, the wineries are owned exotic fruit and white currant notes iodine and spicy notes such as
and managed by Champagne Louis Roederer and produce some of white pepper.
the world’s most prestigious wines.
