White
Rhein " Taler " Rheinhessen
1995
A typical German wine. The style
is for those who like their wines a little sweeter ut are not, always,
prepared to try an " unknown " wine. Great taste, great value.
£ 3-40
£ 3-32
£ 3-30
Dr " L " Reisling Kabinett
Ernst Loosen
1996
Just about the best there is. Lower
in alcohol yet crisp, clean and fresh tasting. This is my ideal wine for
anytime of the day. Ernst is a great character and loves his work. It shows
in the product.
£ 6-25
£ 6-10
£ 6-05
Halves £ 3-40
£ 3-32
£ 3-29
Red
Dornfelder QBA Rheinpaflz
1995
A rarity of German reds makes this
an interesting wine in itself. It is quite light but soft and fruity. Both
dry and medium styles are available.
£ 4-90
£ 4-77
£ 4-73
Italy
Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio
Levantino Basilicata 1996
Alonzo Alo is an enthusiastic young
winemaker. Here he has blended two grape varieties to produce a wine of
more depth and intensity than some Italian white wines. Good length of
flavour and well balanced.
£ 4-05
£ 3-95
£ 3-90
Spain
White
Rueda
Marques de Riscal 1996
From one of the newer and exciting
areas of Spain. This is a medium dry style. It is quite rich and not what
is often associated with Spanish white wines.
£ 5-10
£ 4-97
£ 4-92
Valdesil
Bodegas Senorio SAT
1996
100% Godello grape. Honey and Peachey
concentrated flavours. Unusual to see a wine using this local grape in
its entirety. A smashing wine to drink on its own or wiyh food.
£ 5-32
£ 5-20
£ 5-13
Lagar de Cevera
Lagar de Formelos SA 1996
A bronze medal at the International
Wine Challenge. A classy wine from the Rias Baixas area of Spain. Full
bodied with a nose of Apricots. Full length and weight. Once yried never
forgotten.
£ 8-50
£ 8-29
£ 8-20
Halves £ 4-55
£ 4-44
£ 4-39
Red
Rioja DO Reserva
Marques de Riscal
1993
All the character and style of
a good Rioja. Oaky flavours with great finesse.
£ 6-80
£ 6-63
£ 6-56
Rioja DO Gran Reserva
Marques de Riscal
1987
Just about the best that you are
likely to taste. Deep rich colour with intense oaky flavours.
£ 13-83
£ 13-50
£13-35
Don John Red
Vino de Mesa NV
An old fashioned red showing a
touch of oak. Soft, not too heavy with warmth behind it.
£ 4-25
£ 4-14
£ 4-10
Valdepenhas DO Gran Reserva
Senorio de Los Llanos 1990
Unbelievable. There is no other
way to describe this wine. From Valdepenha it is a lighter style of wine
but has all the richness and oaky flavours you would expect from a Gran
Reserva
£ 5-10
£ 4-95
£ 4-90
Muruve
Frutos Vilar
1996
A meaty, juicy style. Soft tannins
showing ripe blackberry fruit. A real warmer.
£ 4-89
£ 4-77
£ 4-72
Agramont Tempranillo
Prince de Viana 1996
100% Tempranillo with a few months
in oak. True varietal character from Navarra with class and finesse.
£ 5-90
£ 5-77
£ 5-70
Tinto Viadero
de Castilla y Leon
1995
Wonderfully pure ripe fruity nose
with bright ruby colour, intense fruit flavours with a round smooth finish
£ 6-15
£ 6-00
£ 5-95
