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Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Cepages Serame, Languedoc, France
Straw yellow in colour. Notes of box tree and broom on the
nose. Volume, liveliness, freshness and elegance make for a
well structured wine.
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by the glass
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Chardonnay 2006, Vinedos Emiliana, Chile
A fresh, well balanced un-oaked Chardonnay from the
Casablanca Valley in the north of Chile. Tropical fruit
flavours and good length.
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half bottle
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€23.00
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Vinedos Emiliana, Chile
Typical Chilean Cabernet, showing fresh currants on the nose
with red pepper undertones. Soft and fruity with dry tannins to
complete the finish.
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half bottle
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€23.00
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€5.00
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Merlot 2005/6, Cepages Serame, Languedoc, France
Garnet red and a nose of ripe fruit. Rich and subtle on the
palate
with a lasting finish. Elegant and generous, it is a wine that
is
ready to drink now.
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by the glass
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BORDEAUX
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Ch Pey la Tour 2004, Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Solid cherry colour on the pour with a fruity bouquet of dark
berries and a nose of sweet fruit. In the mouth this wine is balanced
with some charming green pepper notes.
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€27.00
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Chapelle de la Trinite 2004, St. Emilion A.C.
Well structured with plenty of fruit. An easy drinking St. Emilion
with the spiciness and complexity of a good Bordeaux.
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half bottle (02)
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Ch Puygueraud 2001, Cotes de Francs
Light blackberry on the nose, well balanced, medium bodied with
moderate tanins. Chocolate note on the finish.
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€34.00 |
Ch l'Heritage de Chasse Spleen 2003, Haut Medoc
A generous, not too powerful wine with a delicate bouquet of
vanilla and black fruits.
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€35.00 |
Ch Paloumey 2001, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Medoc
Plenty of new oak on the nose but with buckets of
black fruits underneath. Wonderfully balanced.
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€41.00 |
Ch La Croix Figeac 2000, Grand Cru St. Emilion
Dense colour, ripe flavours of black fruits intermixed with liquorice
and some smokey, toasty oak. Medium to full-bodied, with fine
length.
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€50.00 |
Ch Lanessan 1997, Haut Medoc
A soft, weighty, full bodied wine with a gorgeous amount of rich
fruit and lovely maturity.
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BURGUNDY
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Fleurie, Mommessin. 2005, Domiane de la Presle
Rich, full and youthful; the Gamay grapes make a wine
with finesse and elegance.
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Half bot Calvaire de Roche Grès (04)
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€30.00
€16.00
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Chorey Les Beaune 2002/5, Michel Prunier.
A light, supple Pinot Noir varietal with moderate tannin
levels and aromas evoking morello cherry and raspberry.
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Macon Lugny 2004, "Les Genievres", Louis Latour
Fruity, full and soft with very typical and enjoyable
Chardonnay character.
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half bottle(02)
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€28.00
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Chablis 2005, Louis Latour, Beaune, Cote-d'Or
The ultimate expression of what the noble Chardonnay grape is
capable of on the region's famous kimmeridgian limestone slopes.
The wine is perfumed, lively, clean and steely-tasting with a
crisp finish.
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Montagny, Premiere Cru 2002, La Grande Roche, Louis Latour
Floral and crisp with flavours of nuts and dried fruit.
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€35.00 |
Pouilly-Fuisse 2004, Joseph Drouhin
The bouquet is seductive, floral and fruity with a dominance
of ripe fruit and fresh almonds. On the palate, the wine is round
and dry.
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€43.00 |
Chablis Premiere Cru 2005, Louis Latour
One of the best and most sought after of the 1er Crus; stylish
bouquet, lots of depth and bursting with citrus fruit character.
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€48.00 |
Chassagne Montrachet 1999, Louis Latour, Cote de Beaune
A delicate golden robe with wonderful aromas of toasted almonds
and freshly baked nutty cakes. On the palate it has ample and
dense flavours of fruit conserves and toasted quince.
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€72.00 |
RHONE
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Cotes du Rhone 2004, Domaine St. Gayan
Ripe, fruity and forward, with soft tannins that make this wine
accessible in its youth.
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€25.00
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Gigondas 2005, M. Chapoutier
Deep colour, wonderful big, rich, spicy wine; lovely balance
and finesse. Tremendous match for full flavoured meat dishes.
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Chateauneuf du Pape 2003, Domaine Vieux Telegraphe
Deep youthful colour, well developed ripe bouquet, very rich,
full and
luscious; complex with complimenting soft tannin.
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€70.00 |
LANGUEDOC
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Viognier 2005, Cepages Serame, Languedoc
Brilliant pale yellow with golden tints. Releases a bouquet of
tropical aromas, combining lemongrass, blossom and citrus.
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€24.00
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LOIRE
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Muscadet 2004, Sevre et Maine, sur Lie, Dom Le Haut Banchereau
Consistently good quality, typically dry and refreshing; lively
with distinctive “sur lie” quality.
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half bottle, Ch la Perriere
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€25.00
€13.00
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Cabernet d'Anjou 2005, Rose, Les Roserais, Drouet
Fragrant, smooth, soft, fruity and off-dry.
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€22.00 |
Savennieres 2000, Château de Varennes
Fermented in oak. A perfumed, floral wine, with honey on the
nose.
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€30.00 |
Sancerre 2004, La Croix au Garde, Dom Henri Pelle
A blend of grapes from Pelle’s three best plots. Dry, fruity
with aromas of white flowers, and with luscious racy fruit and
complex flavours on the palate.
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half bottle, Michel Thomas
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€36.00
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Pouilly Fume 2004, Domaine Blondelet
Pears, minerals, grapefruit, and smoky flint aromas are found
in its expressive nose. Big, bold, medium-bodied, and deep, with
loads of minerals, apples, and super-ripe grapefruits on the palate.
Persistent mineral, ripe apple finish.
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€34.00 |
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Chinon, Cuvee Terroir 2002, Domaine Charles Joquet
Very dark, opaque carmine in colour. Smooth, round, full-bodied
with fresh currant leaf and ripe damson-like flavours. With a
long, clean after taste, this wine is remarkable in that it can
be served cool or warm to accompany trout, salmon, prawn as well
as lamb and beef.
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€26.00
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Sancerre Rouge 2003, Domaine Vacheron
Fine Pinot Noir fruit with hints of spice, balanced by mellowing
tannins and a taste of vanilla.
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€42.00 |
SPAIN
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Rioja, Reserva 2002, Marques de Riscal
Classic rich, oaky bouquet; lovely sweet, rich fruit; mellow,
round and supple with good length of flavour.
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half bottle
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€32.00
€17.00
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ITALY
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Pinot Grigio 2006, Ancora
Clean crisp delicate flavours, a floral aroma and a long clean
finish.
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€24.00 |
Coldigiano Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Stunning Producer of the highest quality Prosecco. Lots of fresh
green apple flavours. Clean finish.
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€31.00 |
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Peppoli Chianti Classico Antinori 2005
A light, fragrant Chianti with well balanced fruit and a good
structure.
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€29.00
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Pio Cesare Barolo, Piemonte 2001
Very pretty plum and fresh flower aromas follow through to a
full-bodied palate with velvety tannins and a long, long finish.
Layered and serious.
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€88.00
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GERMANY
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Piesporter Michelsberg 2000, Schmitt Sohne, Mosel
Clean, fresh character of the Riesling grape.
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€18.00
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LEBANON
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Chateau Musar 1998/99, Gaston Hochar
Despite the problems of war-torn Lebanon, Serge Hochar has only
once (in 1985) failed to produce a vintage. This is a wine of
real vigour and quality - a splendid mature red.
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€40.00
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CHILE
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Gewurztraminer 2005, Casillero del Diablo, Concha y Toro
This is a real cracker of a wine, with an attractive presentation
and intense perfumed nose of rose petals and violets; restrained
spiciness followed by a clean, refreshing finish.
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€25.00
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Marques de Casa Concha 2004, Cabernet Sauvignon, Concha
y Toro
Rich mint and spice aromas; round and full-flavoured; almost
chocolaty with a long complex finish.
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€29.00 |
ARGENTINA
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Alamos Ridge Malbec 2003, Mendoza
Rich, supple and full bodied, this superbly balanced wine is
excellent with chicken, lamb and other red wine dishes that do
not require the tannic astringency of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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€26.00
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SOUTH AFRICA
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Pinotage 2003, Major’s Hill, Robertson Valley
A scrumptious full bodied wine with intense ripe fruit and soft
tannins, produced to drink early.
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€29.00
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Guinea Fowl Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2005, Saxenburg
The natural balance of this wonderful blend will compliment red
meat or full flavoured meat dishes.
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€25.00 |
AUSTRALIA
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The Mill Chardonnay 2005, Windowrie, Cowra, NSW
A clean, fresh, direct chardonnay that emphasises fruit, with
discreet oak. Melon, nectarine aromas laced with a hint of lees
complexity.
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€26.00 |
Balgownie Estate Chardonnay 2001, Bendigo, Victoria
Quite rich, ripe stone fruit, fig and cashew.
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€37.00 |
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The Mill Cabernet Merlot, 2004, Windowrie, Cowra, NSW
The bouquet has clean dark berry/olive/savoury aromas supported
by subtle oak; the ripe palate has black fruits and complex tannins.
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€26.00
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Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2004, Bendigo, Victoria
Colour of deep red/purple; offers blackberry liquorice and spice
on the nose, with a hint of eucalypt and pepper. Full bodied with
sweet blackberry and spice flavours, and fine lingering tannins.
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€39.00 |
CALIFORNIA
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Zinfandel 2002, Frog's Leap, Napa Valley
A big gutsy wine, aromatic bouquet, soft and creamy and a huge
mouthful of rich fruit. A Gold Medal winner at the 1996 International
Wine Challenge.
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€47.00
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NEW ZEALAND
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Lawson's Dry Hills Riesling 2004, Marlborough
Delicious vibrant fruit, dry Riesling style. Aromatic, succulent
and crisp; grows on the palate.
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€27.00
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Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Marlborough
Very clean and refreshing wine from a gem of an estate with a
tiny production. International Wine and Spirits Challenge Gold
Medal winner.
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€28.00 |
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Pinot Noir 2003 Marlborough
New Zealand produces so little Pinot Noir that we feel fortunate
to find this Marlborough wine in Ireland. Classic Pinot Noir aromas
of red fruit with beautifully balanced acidity and layers of flavour.
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€33.00
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Cabernet d'Anjou 2005, Rose, Les Roserais, France
Fragrant, smooth, soft, fruity and off-dry.
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€22.00
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Coldigiano Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
FStunning Producer of the highest quality Prosecco. Lots of fresh
green apple flavours. Clean finish.
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€31.00
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| CHAMPAGNE |
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Bollinger NV., Special Cuvee
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half bottle
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€87.00
€44.00
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| DESSERT WINE |
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Late Harvested Riesling, 1995, Brown Bros
A fragrant, sultry perfume of honey, spice and exotic flowers.
Rich flavors of sweet citrus, with a hint of clove, evolve into
a long, spicy-fruity finish.
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€22.00
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HALF BOTTLE SELECTION
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Chardonnay 2006, Emiliana, Chile
Muscadet 2003, Ch la Perriere, Loire
Macon Lugny 2006, Louis Latour, Burgundy
Sancerre 2004, Michel Thomas, Loire
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€12.00
€13.00
€16.00
€19.00 |
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Vinedos Emiliana, Chile
Bordeaux 2002, Chapelle de la Trinite, St. Emilion
Burgundy 2004, Fleurie, Calvaire de Roche Grès
Rioja 2000, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Spain
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€12.00
€16.00
€16.00
€17.00 |
Georgian
Country House - Guest House Accommodation, Sligo, Ireland
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