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Lairhillock Inn Wine List
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WHITE
WINE |
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Marsanne Viognier
Vignoble du Sud, Foncaillou, Languedoc, France
A delightful example of modern French wine – fresh and lively |
2006 |
£13.50 |
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Pinot Grigio
Ca’Lunghetta, Veneto, Italy
A Pinot Grigio bursting with ripe pear and apple notes with hint of spice |
2006 |
£14.95 |
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Sauvignon Blanc
Catamayor, San José, Uruguay
Uruguay is not the obvious place to find exciting wine but this is one such example – very fresh with racy acidity |
2006 |
£13.95 |
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Chenin Blanc
Beaumont Winery, Walker Bay, South Africa
Lightly spiced apple with a touch of apricot and peach |
2005 |
£16.95 |
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Chardonnay Reserva
Torreon de Paredes, Rengo, Chile
A well made Chardonnay with a sensible oak flavour
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2006 |
£17.95 |
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Gewürtztraminer Reserve
Gustav Lorentz, Alsace, France
A must for slightly spiced dishes but also those with a rich creamy sauce |
2005 |
£20.95 |
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Macon Lugny
Louis Latour, Burgundy, France
Textbook white Burgundy – A balance between lemony apple flavours and a crisp acidity |
2006 |
£18.95 |
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Sauvignon Blanc
The Jibe, Marlborough, New Zealand
Packed full of gooseberry, lime and grapefruit flavours
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2006 |
£18.50 |
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Riesling
Leasingham Bin 7, Clare Valley, South Australia
This food friendly white is particularly suited to seafood dishes |
2005 |
£21.50 |
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RED
WINE |
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Merlot Tannat
Catamayor, San José, Uruguay
If ever a wine was made for red meat this is it! |
2005 |
£13.95 |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon
Domaine de Massia, Vin de Pays D’Oc
A lovely soft Cabernet Sauvignon with a hint of spice |
2006 |
£13.50 |
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Rioja Crianza
Marques de Caceres, Spain
The very essence of good Rioja – full of fruit but also silky smooth |
2004 |
£17.95 |
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Chateau Carignan
Premiéres Côtes du Bordeaux, France
This Merlot dominated red is soft yet robust with ripe plum hints |
2002 |
£21.50 |
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Syrah
Goyenechea, Mendoza,Argentina
A real find from Argentina – spicy dark fruits with velvet finish |
2005 |
£13.95 |
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Pinot Noir
Domaine du Valmoisssine, Louis Latour, Provence, France
Fantastic Pinot from a carefully selected site in the heart of Provence |
2005 |
£18.50 |
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Fleurie
“Le Roitelet” Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France
Perfect example of Fleurie – light, crisp and full of summer fruit |
2006 |
£19.50 |
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Shiraz
Echo Point, South Australia
Rich, powerful but also silky smooth |
2005 |
£14.95 |
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Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Torreon de Paredes, Rengo, Chile
A stunning Chilean Cabernet with deep dense dark berry fruit flavours |
2002 |
£17.95 |
Where one vintage ceases, the next suitable will be offered |
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SPARKLING
WINE |
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Cava Rosada Clasic
Vallformosa, Spain
A classy, refreshing pink Cava from just outside Barcelona |
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£17.95 |
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Mansard Tradition
A wonderful Champagne with elegant citrus and brioche hints |
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£30.95 |
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The House Wines
We are pleased to offer you a choice of three good quality wines:-
Muscadet – Cuvée Du Grande Chêne
A clean and dry, French white wine
Weingut Erhard Klieber Muller - Thurgau Q.b.a. Halbtrocken
Fruity, well balanced medium white wine.
Côtes du Rhône Priveleges Des Vignerons
Smooth, mellow red.
Wine is served:by the glass
175 ml £3.55
250 ml £5.10
by the half carafe £9.50
by the litre carafe £18.50
Guest Wines
Chardonnay, Stonehaven, Padthaway, Australia 2003
A delightful combination of peach and ripe spiced red apples
Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond, South Africa, 2006
A really individual style of Sauvignon from a producer on Cape Agulhas
Shiraz Rosé, Beaumont Winery, South Africa 2007
A really vibrant rosé from a very forward thinking producer
Merlot, Lomond, South Africa 2005
A lovely palate of mulberry, plum with a hint of smoke
Wine is served:by the glass
175 ml £3.85
250ml £5.50
by the bottle £16.00
Should you prefer, we also have a more extensive wine list from the Crynoch Restaurant that you are also welcome to choose from. |