February 14th, 2010
The Bathtub Wine List
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White Wines
Semillon/Chardonnay Siete Soles 2008 – £13.50
Central Valley Chile
Fresh and well balanced with notes of melon, peach and grapefruit and a ripe generosity on the palate.
Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Vista Flores 2008 – £13.95
Bodega Norton, Argentina
An enticing blend of 2 crisp varieties with the Sauvignon giving the grassy, tropical aroma and the Chenin lending weight and roundness to the palate.
Mannara Grillo/Pinot Grigio 2008 – £14.95
Sicilia IGT, Italy
A dry, easy drinking Sicilian white with a floral aroma and flavours of citrus, apple, pear, vanilla and almonds.
Chenin Blanc Kanu 2008 – £16.95
Stellenbosch, South Africa
A nose of tropical fruits and summer melon with a hint of spice. Crisp and full bodied.
Goldridge Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – £18.50
Goldridge Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand
Crisp grassy-gooseberry notes meet ripe tropical fruit flavours in the classic mouthwatering Marlborough style.
Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay 2007 – £19.50
Chateau Ste Michelle, Washington State, USA
A juicy Chardonnay style, full of apple and pear fruit, balanced by notes of toasty oak and the citrus freshness typical of Washington State.
Rose Wines
Mannara Pinot Grigio Rose 2008 – £14.95
IGT Veneto, Italy
A fresh, elegant rose with fruity, floral aromas and a palate dominated by melon and strawberries.
Syrah Rose Georges Duboeuf 2008 – £15.95
Vin de Pays d’Oc, France
A strawberry and cherry nose boiled sweets on the palate with moderate acidity.
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Siete Soles 2008 – £13.50
Central Valley, Chile
Ripe red fruit aromas with notes of blackberries, blueberries and black pepper, medium bodied and well balanced.
Pieno Sud Rosso 2008 – £13.95
Sicilia IGT, Italy
A juicy, well-balanced wine that captures the sunshine of Sicily with a blend of ripe red fruit and spicy characters.
Sangiovese/Malbec Vista Flores 2008 – £14.95
Bodega Norton, Argentina
A delightful, vibrant blend with the spice of cherry fruit of the Sangiovese given weight and texture by the blackberryish Malbec.
Candidato Barrica 3 (Tempranillo) 2007 – £15.95
Vino de la Tierra Castilla, Spain
Impressively concentrated Rioja-style wine with vanilla oak seasoning the lush rhubarb and strawberry fruit.
Pinotage Ruitersvlei 2008 – £17.95
Paarl, South Africa
Intense ruby colour with aromas of cherry, raspberry and upfront banana notes. Medium bodied palate with plum and vanilla aftertastes and a well rounded finish.
Pinot Noir Coopers Creek 2008 – £19.95
Marlborough, New Zealand
Black plums and black cherries on the nose intermingled with subtle French oak and nuances of grilled meat. Rich and firm on the palate with bold, sweet fruit. A core of ripe black cherry lingers on the finish.
Sparkling Wines and Champagnes
Cava Rosado Brut Rene Barbier – £16.95
Spain
Vibrant in colour and aroma, full of raspberry and redcurrant fruit, delicate bubbles and an attractive dry finish.
Champagne Testulat Carte d’Or £21.95
Blanc de Noirs, France
Rich, fruity champagne with notes of vanilla and peaches. Elegant and well balanced.
Champagne Deutz Brut Classic – £34.95
France
Beautifully pure, elegant wine with a refreshing lemony aroma and a delicate mousse. Dry with plenty of substance.