We have worked alongside our local wine merchant EWGA Ltd to select this range of quality wines. EWGA Ltd are a family owned and run firm, established in the early 70’s they originally specialised in wines from Europe but now work closely with vineyards and winemakers from all over the world.
This selection represents the different styles and countries currently available. We hope there is something for everyone, whatever their taste.
The wines are grouped together in broad styles to help with your selection. Prices are per bottle.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Our recommendations are wines that have been especially selected for offering excellent quality and value for money. They are great on their own or with a range of foods.
White
| Ferngrove Semillon Sauvignon – Western Australia This wine is dry and refreshing but has a special richness ideal on its own or with chicken, fish and salads. |
£15.00 |
Red
| La Forge Merlot Languedoc – France From a forward thinking modern winemaker this is a luscious wine with red and black berry flavours and a long lingering finish. |
£15.00 |
WINE SPECIALS
We have highlighted a few wines here that are of excellent quality but limited availability. Why not give them a try?
Champagne
| Bollinger NV, Special Cuvée – France Delicious dry Champagne with a characteristic biscuit nose. |
£49.95 |
| Beaumet Rosé – France Enticingly pink with frothy mousse and pale, fragrant – likes strawberries and cream. |
£39.95 |
| Krug Grand Cuvée – France A small extremely prestigious Champagne house, renowned for dense, full bodied dry Champagne with great ageing properties. |
£120.00 |
White
| Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007 – New Zealand We have managed to get some of this iconic Kiwi wine it really is a treat! |
£29.95 |
| Meursault ‘Les Meurgers’, Domaine Mazilly Burgundy, – France Slightly nutty and with a soft buttery palate and long true finish. |
£35.00 |
| Hamilton Russell Chardonnay – South Africa A connoisseurs wine with great charm and elegance. |
£29.95 |
Red
| Nuits-St-Georges, Domaine Gramont 2001 Burgundy – France This is a full bodied wine packed with ripe mulberry and cherry flavours. Firm and well structured. |
£35.00 |
| Chateau Batailley 2001 Pauillac – Bordeaux – France This is the bigger of the famous pair of fifth growths and is fine, firm and strong flavoured. |
£39.95 |
| Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir – South Africa One of the best regarded Pinot Noirs from outside Burgundy this is definitely worth splashing out on. Complex and elegant with great length. |
£35.00 |
CRISP & DRY
These wines are dry, light and crisp with green apple and citrus fruit characters. They are perfect partners for fish, shellfish and salads. Prices are per bottle or half bottle where indicated.
| Stormhoek ‘The Siren’ Sauvignon Blanc – South Africa Stylish and refreshing with crisp hints of lemon and lime to make it exceedingly refreshing. |
£16.00 |
| Sancerre, Château de Fontaine Audon Loire Valley – France A dry racy wine with mineral fruit flavours. Made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape and has an elegant character after a traditional vinification. |
£24.00 £12.50 (½) |
| Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand An explosion of absolutely gorgeous ripe gooseberries and passionfruit, a renaissance for taste buds! |
£21.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder – Italy The wine of the season this Pinot Grigio is rich, expressive and somewhat flowery with spicy aromas, and a slight smokiness. Clean and fresh. |
£22.50 |
| Chapel Down Flint Dry Kent – England An excellent English style of Muscadet, dry, crisp, refreshing and surprisingly good! |
£18.95 |
| Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007 – New Zealand We have managed to get some of this iconic Kiwi wine it really is a treat! |
£32.00 |
AROMATIC OR MEDIUM DRY WHITE
These wines are ideal for those who like their wine a little less dry.
They also go well with spicy foods.
| Valckenberg Gewürztraminer – Germany Medium dry with exotic flavours of ripe lychees and soft spices. Aromatic and delicious! |
£15.00 |
| Head over Heels Riesling – Australia Intense aromas & crisp apple flavours, this is an elegant food wine with potential to age further. |
£17.00 |
MEDIUM BODIED DRY WHITE
These wines have more body and flavour and can partner dishes such
as fish in a cream sauce and chicken dishes.
| Echeverria Unwooded Chardonnay – Chile An excellent Chardonnay offering rich ripe fruit and a lingering finish. |
£15.00 £8.00 (½) |
| Pencarrow Chardonnay – New Zealand A balanced and sophistcated style of Chardonnay with fresh fruit flavours and a delicate creamy finish. |
£17.00 |
| Chablis, Pascal Bouchard Burgundy – France One of the world’s most popular white wines: celebrated and classic with its distinct, dry freshness. |
£22.50 £12.00 (½) |
| Clos Montblanc Xipella Conca de Barbera – Spain This great new wine is clean and fresh with exotic fruits and a long finish. Ask Max about it he’s been to the winery where they make it. |
£16.00 |
| Les Tannes Chardonnay (Organic) Languedoc – France A clean, refreshing, medium bodied wine with ripe peach flavours and buttery biscuity tones. |
£16.00 |
RICH AND FULL BODIED WHITE
These wines are richer and match foods with more flavour. Great with rich duck, chicken, fish and pasta dishes.
| Brown Brothers ‘Bankdale’ Limited Chardonnay – Australia This rich and elegant wine displays intense aromas of apricot, citrus and tropical fruits. |
£19.95 |
| Toasted Head Viognier California – USA A stunning example of the Viognier grape. Fragrant aromas of peaches and apricots intermingle with subtle vanilla and spicy oak. Very fashionable. |
£21.95 |
| Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon – Western Australia From the famous Cloudy Bay’s sister winery in Australia, this excellent blend is clean and crisp with fig and citrus aromas and a refreshing finish. |
£22.00 |
| Meursault ‘Les Meurgers’, Domaine Mazilly Burgundy – France Slightly nutty and with a soft buttery palate and long true finish. |
£35.00 |
| Hamilton Russell Chardonnay – South Africa A connoisseurs wine with great charm and elegance. |
£33.00 |
| Pouilly Fuissé, Domaine du Roure Burgundy – France A rich, stylish Chardonnay with a great pedigree. |
£24.95 |
Prices are per bottle or half bottle where indicated.
LIGHT FRUITY RED
For those who prefer their reds a little lighter.
| Chiroubles Château de Javernand Beaujolais – France Our favourite Beaujolais Village this is a lighter red wine but with great fruit and a silky character. |
£16.00 |
| Fleurie, Domaine Bottled Beaujolais – France Wonderfully juicy, crammed with ripe plum and blackcurrant fruits. |
£19.00 £11.00 (½) |
| Valckenberg Pinot Noir – Germany A surprisingly good Pinot Noir with cherry fruit and a velvety texture. |
£15.00 |
MEDIUM BODIED RED
This group of wines are rich and smooth but softer than the full-bodied reds. They are great with a range of red meats, cheese and pasta dishes.
| Ferngrove Shiraz – Western Australia Big, rich and full with hints of mellow oak vanilla. |
£16.00 |
| Château de Roques St Emilion – France St Emilion as it should be, soft, smooth and silky. |
£19.00 £10.00 (½) |
| Echeverria Merlot – Chile A soft, well balanced wine with intense ripe black fruits and a long rich finish. |
£15.00 £8.00 (½) |
| Tapiz Reserve Malbec – Argentina An excellent wine with aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and sweet plums. Careful use of oak has resulted in vanilla and roasted nut characters. |
£22.50 |
| Les Tannes Cabernet Merlot (Organic) Languedoc – France From one of the most respected producers in the South of France this wine is full of fruit but has great structure and a smooth finish. |
£16.00 |
| Vallemayor Tinto Crianza Rioja – Spain Pronounced aromas of strawberry and vanilla with plenty of fruit and white pepper flavours. |
£17.50 £10.00 (½) |
| Foundstone Merlot – Australia Typical Merlot richness and texture with ripe fruit flavours and a long savoury finish. |
£15.00 |
| Saint Clair Merlot Marlborough – New Zealand A good bodied red, with flavours of blackberries and ripe plums with a touch of spice. |
£21.00 |
FULL BODIED RED
These wines definitely go best with red meats – rich stews, roasted meats
and grilled steaks, but some people like them just as they are.
| Stormhoek ‘The Siren’ Sauvignon Blanc – South Africa Stylish and refreshing with crisp hints of lemon and lime to make it exceedingly refreshing. |
£17.00 |
| Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon – Chile A classy Cabernet produced by Chilean Wine Producer of the year. Rich, deep and with complex black fruits. |
£17.50 |
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Jouffron Rhone – France Deep ruby in colour and very full bodied, with heady, spicy bouquet, ripe fruit and long velvety finish. |
£29.50 £15.50 (½) |
| Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot – Western Australia From the sister winery of the iconic Cloudy Bay, this wine has the same great quality, it has blackcurrant notes with a touch of spice and a long, long finish. |
£24.00 |
| Nuits-St-Georges, Domaine Gramont 2001 Burgundy – France This is a full bodied wine packed with ripe mulberry and cherry flavours. Firm and well structured. |
£45.00 |
| Faustino 1, Tinto Gran Reserva 1996 Rioja – Spain A full-bodied wine with vanilla and wood aromas from an excellent, well established winery. |
£32.00 |
| Chianti Classico, Villa Cafaggio Tuscany – Italy From one of the region’s best producers this wine is smooth and rich with great depth of flavour. Very moreish. |
£23.00 |
| Volnay, Domaine Bouley 2002 Burgundy – France Unique perfumed blend of violets, raspberries and plums, not dark and heavy but structured, silky and utterly seductive. |
£29.95 |
| Chateau Batailley 2001 Pauillac – Bordeaux – France This is the bigger of the famous pair of fifth growths and is fine, firm and strong flavoured. |
£47.00 |
| Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir – South Africa One of the best regarded Pinot Noirs from outside Burgundy this is definitely worth splashing out on. Complex and elegant with great length. |
£37.50 |
Great for any occasion and guaranteed to make the evening extra special. Prices are per bottle.
CHAMPAGNE
| Monmarthe Brut NV – France Biscuity, dry and classically elegant with creamy flavours. |
£29.95 |
| Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV – France The best known Champagne from the largest of the Champagne houses. |
£49.95 |
| Bollinger NV, Special Cuvée – France Delicious dry Champagne with a characteristic biscuit nose. |
£49.95 |
| Beaumet Rosé – France Enticingly pink with frothy mousse and pale, fragrant – likes strawberries and cream. |
£39.95 |
| Krug Grand Cuvée – France A small extremely prestigious Champagne house, renowned for dense, full bodied dry Champagne with great ageing properties. |
£120.00 |
SPARKLING WINE
| Puzzle Ridge Sparkling Chardonnay – Australia A full, fruity wine, rich yet dry and with tropical. |
£15.95 |
We have three styles of port available for you to enjoy either on their own or with cheese. Prices shown are for a 50ml glass.
| Cockburn’s Ruby – Portugal A rich, full-bodied port with flavours of raspberry, plum & spice, offering a youthful yet rich, fruity, sweet taste. |
£2.00 |
| Fonseca LBV – Portugal A concentrated full-bodied port perfect to accompany chocolate desserts & blue cheeses, such as Stilton or Roquefort. |
£2.30 |
| Kopke 10yr old Tawny Port – Portugal A barrel matured port which is more mellow & nutty in style. |
£2.00 |
Now sit back, relax and enjoy!
The UK’s dessert wine market has improved dramatically in recent years. New, more reasonably priced and innovative wines from the New World have meant that it is no longer only those wealthy enough to buy French Sauternes who can enjoy a glass of sweet wine with their dessert. Prices shown are for half a bottle.
| Foundstone Raisined Semillon – Australia This wine displays floral and honey notes and dried apricots that combine with tangy rich citrus flavours through to a clean and zesty finish. |
£9.50 |
| Essensia Orange Muscat California – USA A deliciously sweet, delicate and finely balanced Californian dessert wine. Ideal to drink with a wide range of fruit desserts. |
£17.50 |
| Weltevrede Cape Muscat – South Africa Opulent and concentrated this is a delicious fortified dessert wine with a glorious almost porty style. Perfect with chocolate. |
£15.00 |
