Club Wine List

1. Villarica Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile (13% Vol) £13.50
Fresh, crisp and unoaked, with prominent citrus, elderflower and tropical fruit
flavours which fill the mouth and culminate in a lingering finish.

2. Menard Colombard Sauvignon, Gascony, France (11.5% Vol) £13.50
GOLD Medal Winner (Concours Général Agricole Paris). The grapefruit and
lemon characters of the Colombard are augmented by the zippy gooseberry
flavours of the Sauvignon. Crisp, refreshing and balanced characterful white.

3. Menard Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Gascony, France (12% Vol) £13.50
A combination of fresh cherry zippiness with luscious raspberry fruit. Wonderful
balance. Medium bodied, crisp but luscious.

4. Copeland Shiraz Cabernet, South East Australia (13.5% Vol) £13.50
Vibrant red with notes of spicy dark berries, plum, blackcurrant and chocolatey
flavours. An oak influence adds to the soft but persistent finish. Mike Awin,
the man behind the label, spent his childhood in North Down and named this
range after those famous islands off the coast!

5. Pleno Tempranillo, Navarra, Spain (13.5% Vol) £13.50
Chosen as a Best Value Wine of the Month by Decanter Magazine.
This is a lovely soft, easy drinking Tempranillo with bright cherry and strawberry
fruit. Medium to full bodied.

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6. Terra Firma Inzolia, Sicily, Italy (13% Vol) £14.25
Made by Master of Wine, Michael Palij. Bright, zesty white from the Sicilian
speciality white grape, Inzolia. Unoaked, with delicate pure peachy fruit, this
does everything that Pinot Grigio can do, but with considerably more charisma.

7. Les Yeuses Merlot, Languedoc, France (13% Vol) £14.25
“SILVER Medal” (Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc Roussillon)
Medium bodied, ripe red with damson and plum notes. In the style of quality
St. Emilion/Pomerol Bordeaux. Balanced and great value.

8. Villarica Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley, Chile (13% Vol) £14.25
A smooth, lush, easy-drinking red, with ripe berry and black bramble flavours.
Soft tannins but enough body to handle full-fl avoured dishes.

9. Terra Firma Nero d’Avola, Sicily, Italy (14.5% Vol) £14.25
Made by Master of Wine, Michael Palij. Medium to full bodied, with juicy dark
fruit and spice. Great structure. Goes great with beef-based dishes from Spag Bol
to Beef Stew.

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10. Domaine des Lauriers Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France (13% Vol) £9.25
“GOLD Medal” (Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2009) Fine notes of honey,
citrus fruit, green lemon skin and asparagus which intensify in the mouth.
Supported by a lively finish.

11. Tindall Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (13% Vol) £12.50
Textbook Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with strong red capsicum character,
fresh ‘zingy’ acidity and crispness.

12. Simon Hackett Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, South Australia (13.5% Vol) £12.95
Fermented in French and American oak. Rock and honeydew melon aromas with
white peach. Creamy, toasty oak in the background. A big, rich wine with ripe
melons and stone fruits integrated with spicy oak. A delicious butterscotch and
crisp citrus finish.

13. Domaine Denis Pommier Chablis, Burgundy, France (12.5% Vol) £14.95
“One of the most improved Chablisien estates. Though they started out making
good wines, the progress has been marked.” (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate)
From 3 hectares of 25 year old vines. Silky with notes of citrus zest, white grape
and gunflint, this medium-bodied wine is fleshy yet mineral and focused.

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14. Principe de Viana Cabernet Crianza, Navarra, Spain (13.5% Vol) £9.25
85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Tempranillo. Aged for 12 months in American and French Allier oak. Fruit aromas (blackcurrant, cassis and strawberry) are perfectly assembled with vanilla and cinnamon notes.

15. Loron Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy, France (12.5% Vol) £11.50
This wine has a beautiful cherry red colour, revealing intense aromas and flavours of red berry fruits.

16. Simon Hackett Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia (14% Vol) £13.50
Exciting peppery spices leap out of the glass followed by luscious, sweet berry
fruit. Careful use of oak imparts lingering vanilla and toasty notes. Warm, rich
yet balanced elegant wine.

17. Palacios Remondo La Montesa, Rioja, Spain (14% Vol) £13.75
“90/100”. (Penin Guide to Spanish Wine 2009) 45% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha,
and 15% Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged in French oak for 14 months. A rich and
generous palate, with notes of hedgerow, blackberries, vanilla and spice all
evidenced. Excellent length and fine tannins.

WHITES

18. La Casada Pinot Grigio, Lombardy, Italy (12% Vol) £13.95
Light with a delicately honeyed, floral aroma, a dry yet soft palate that is
surprisingly full and rounded.

19. Bosca La Linda Viognier, Mendoza, Argentina (14% Vol) £15.95
Viognier is one of southern France’s (and now the world’s) most exciting white
varieties. Well defined hints of orchids & fresh apricots on the nose. Unctuous
texture on the palate, long finish with marked acidity.

20. Domaine des Lauriers Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France (13% Vol) £16.50
“GOLD Medal”(Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2009) Fine notes of honey,
citrus fruit, green lemon skin and asparagus which intensify in the mouth.
Supported by a lively finish.

21. The Jumper Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (13% Vol) £16.50
“****. Elegant and very poised wine, yet it also has weight. Quite pungent
aromas of limes and tropical fruit salad, with more of the same on the palate.”
(Winestate, Australia) Winemaker James MacDonald is only 24, yet has
worked every vintage since he was 14 years old. Nephew of Jane and the late
Ernie Hunter he is fast becoming a Kiwi talent to look out for.

22. Entreflores Verdejo, Rueda, Spain (12.5% Vol)£16.50
100% Verdejo, one of Spain's finest varieties. From the award winning Principe de Viana stable.
Aromas of papaya and pineapple with a floral lift. Elegant and rich palate, fleshy, fresh
and well structured.

23. Siegel Riesling, Mosel, Germany (10.5% Vol) £17.35
Light-bodied wine with grapefruit, lemon and mineral fl avours. There is a
grapey sweetness balanced by integrated acidity and mineral notes that linger
nicely. Medium-dry style. Great aperitif and perfect with all spicy dishes.

24. Bon Courage Gewurztraminer, Robertson, South Africa (13.5% Vol) £17.35
This is the finest New World Gewurztraminer we have tried for the price. Fresh spices,
rose petals and limes to be detected on the nose with extra tropical fruit and lychees
characters on the palate. Wonderful long and crisp refreshing finish. Very varietal and delicious.

25. Pommier Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France (12.5% Vol) £23.75
“87/100. From vineyards situated high above the Grand Cru...smells and tastes
of ripe fresh apricot and oregano. With harmonious acidity and hints of
crushed stone, it is a model of what these once-denigrated sites can deliver in
warm vintages and good value.”
(David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate)

REDS

26. Corinto Merlot, Central Valley, Chile (13% Vol) £13.95
From the award winning Botalcura winery of Chile. Jancis Robinson MW picked
out Botalcura as one of her personal favourites at the recent inaugural Wines of
Chile Awards. Medium bodied, juicy red with plum and damson notes.

27. Domaine des Lauriers Cabernet Syrah, Languedoc, France (12.5% Vol) £14.50
Fresh and aromatic nose of small red fruit. The mouth is rich and has good
balance, flavours of ripe fruit, spices and vanilla.

28. Bosca La Linda Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (14% Vol) £15.95
“87/100. Toasty with plum, vanilla and mocha notes followed by a medium
weight, slightly firm, smoky finish.” (Wine Spectator) The palate has balanced
tannins produced by 3 months ageing in French oak. Great structure.

29. Loron Beau Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy, France (12.5 % Vol) £17.50
100% Gamay. Great wine with eye catching presentation. Medium bodied, soft
fleshy wine which oozes fresh red berry fruit flavours.

30. Palacios Remondo La Vendimia, Rioja, Spain (14% Vol) £18.75
“88/100.” (Wine Enthusiast) 55 % Tempranillo, 45% Grenache. Sweet and juicy
red fruit on the palate with good freshness and soft, liquorice tannins. Medium
bodied. From one of Spain’s finest winemakers, Alvaro Palacios.

31. Domaine des Anges Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France (14.5% Vol) £18.25
Owned by Gabriel McGuinness of Limerick. Made by Ciaran Rooney of Dublin.
Rich raspberry flavours with touches of liquorice and chocolate on the nose.
Subtle woodland fruits on the palate, followed by silky tannins leading to a full,
rich finish. Only organic methods of agriculture are practiced at the Domaine.

32. Cranswick Estate Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia (14% Vol) £18.50
Deeply coloured with plummy aromas and a dash of sweet, earthy, raspberry
fruit and oak smoothness on the nose. Varietal fruit palate layered with complex black
berry flavours and spices with lingering oak sweetness.

33. Spring Creek Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand (13.5% Vol) £19.75
Medium bodied with juicy and engaging ripe cranberry and strawberry notes
with well integrated vanilla/toasty notes and balanced acidity. Excellent varietal
character and very more-ish.

34. La Pieve Chianti, Tuscany, Italy (13.5% Vol) £20.50
‘SILVER MEDAL WINNER’ (Decanter World Wine Awards 2009) Classy Chianti.
Elegant with pure fruit/cherry swirl aromas and flavours, good structure and all
important balance. Organically produced. From the Montaione district; an
emerging region of the Florentine Chianti. Medium to full bodied.

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35. Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc 2008/09, Marlborough, New Zealand (13% Vol) £22.95
World famous estate set up by Belfast man, Ernie Hunter. “TROPHY Best Dry
White Table Wine and GOLD medal” (National Wine Show of Australia)
“Very concentrated, with lime, grass and Brazil nut flavours. Tangy citrus, wet
stone and herb notes extend through the finish.” (Wine Spectator)

36. Inama Soave Classico Superiore ‘Foscarino’ 2008, Veneto, Italy (12.5% Vol) £32.95
Single vineyard Soave. Enticing, lifted nose showing succulent aromas of honey,
apricot and herbs. The honeyed palate shows stone fruit fl avours, a slight hint of
spice and a long, intense length. From one of the best producers of Soave, this is
one complex and powerful Italian white not to be missed.

37. Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse Les Crays 2007/08, Burgundy, France £33.95
A superstar Chardonnay which can proudly boast the highest quality, vibrant
juiciest fruits. From a traditional, low yield winery which concentrates on
‘quality not quantity’, has emerged this deliciously ripe and spicy white wine with
a spectacular minerality. The winemaking here is traditional using wooden cask
ageing and minimum treatment.

FINE WINES - RED

38. Viñedos McAlindon e Hijos Creu Celta 2006, Priorat, Spain (14.5% Vol) £31.50
This new vintage is the perfect wine for all beef and steak dishes due to the
complexity of the tannin, acid and fruit balance.
“Congratulations on your Priorat venture. Good old Ulster restraint mixed with
Celt indulgence. Keep up the good work.” (Oz Clarke – Jan 2009)
“I really congratulate you on the decision to make a serious wine in a top
appellation, rather than just churning out ordinary wine somewhere boring.”
(Charles Metcalfe 14.11.09)

39. Château Baret 2003, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France (13% Vol) £35.50
This Chateau is located in the Villenave d'Ornon vicinity of the region of Leognan where most of the great growths are to be found. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc.
"90/100. Wonderful aromas of crushed blackberry and raspberry with just a hint of spice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Very silky and rich. Jammy and delicious. Very well done." (Wine Spectator)

40. Terredora Taurasi DOCG 2003, Campania, Italy (13% Vol) £36.95
A superlative example of Aglianico in its inky ruby colour, explosive nose of
raspberry and blackberry fruit, violets, lava rock, and tar, and its dense and
sumptuous flavours, mouth-filling, velvety, deep, exceptionally long and resonant.
Handpicked, estate-grown grapes from vines with an average age of 20 years.
Matured in French oak for 18 months before being aged a further 24 months in
bottle. Southern Italy’s finest red wine.

41. Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape 06, Rhône, France (15% Vol) £39.95
“Up-and-coming new superstar producers in Châteauneuf du Pape” (Robert Parker)
“90-92/100. A blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. It is ripe, full-bodied,
with superb fruit freshness and purity, and overall, a full-bodied equilibrium that
is extremely vibrant and fresh.” (The Wine Advocate)

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING

42. Renaixenca ("Renaissance") Brut Nature N.V., Penedes, Spain (11.5% Vol) £18.95
Made from the Cava varieties Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello. Fermented in bottle and aged for 20 months to give complexity. Fresh and crisp with fine bubbles.

43. Hunter’s Miru Miru N.V., Marlborough, New Zealand (12.5% Vol) £26.50
Made by Hunters, winner of more Gold Medals than any other New Zealand
winery. The nose exhibits light yeasty characters with peach and citrus aromas.
An elegant palate showing a blend of peach/citrus chardonnay components
followed by the light berry fruits of the pinot noir. The mouth filling mousse
completes the palate that is full and persistent. Production overseen by the
winemaker of Dom Perignon!

44. Moutardier Cuvée Carte d’Or N.V., Champagne, France (12% Vol) £48.95
“With an unusually high content (85%) of Pinot Meunier grapes and the balance
Chardonnay, this attractive non-vintage style shows fresh aromas and an
appealing appley richness on the palate with fine depth of flavour and texture.
Great value at this price and deserves to be better known.”
(The Wine Gang April 2009) Moutardier is now run by Englishman Jonathan
Saxby, who married Jean Moutardier’s daughter Elisabeth in 1992.

45. Moutardier Cuvée Carte d’Or N.V. , Champagne, France 37.5cl £31.50

46. Moutardier Rosé Prestige N.V., Champagne, France (12% Vol) £52.00
“89/100. This is all about texture, with finesse and silkiness prevailing until the
juicy finish. In between are dried berry, dried rose and spice notes.”
(Wine Spectator) “Based on the vintage blend of 80% Meunier and 20%
chardonnay, this includes 20% of Meunier vinified as red wine, which gives a
wonderfully velvety texture and fragrant aroma.” (ChampagneGuide.net)

DESSERT WINE

47. Château La Bouade 2005, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 37.5cl (13% Vol) £17.95
Famous sweet dessert wine from Bordeaux. Made from Semillon and Sauvignon
grapes that have undergone noble rot. Hints of marmalade and honey.
From a superb vintage.

PORT & MADEIRA

48. Smith Woodhouse Wood Matured LBV 2005, Douro, Portugal (20% Vol) £25.50
Bright deep ruby colour. Brimming with aromas of red and black berry fruits,
with very attractive floral nuances and a twist of pepper. A full bodied palate,
with intense fruit flavours, excellent grip and a long, lingering finish.

49. Smith Woodhouse 10 Yr Old Tawny, Douro, Portugal (20% Vol) £35.95
“90/100. Another Symington family brand that often shows well, Smith
Woodhouse’s 10-Year Old is big and firm, quite tannic even, and very rich and
dry. This is a good, solid, powerful wine, with great finishing acidity.”
(Wine Enthusiast)

50. Blandy's 5 Year Old Malmsey Madeira 50cl (19 % Vol) £21.50
Dark, golden brown with characteristic bouquet of raisins, toffee and nuts.
Sweet with a rich, full bodied, honeyed and complex finish and beautifully balanced acidity.